Antihelminthic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
DOC for cestodes (flatworms) (Taenia, Diphyllobothrium)
A
All - Praziquantel except for
Echinococus granulosos - Albendazole
2
Q
DOC for trematodes (Flukes) (Schistosoma, Paragonimus, Clonorchis, Opistorchis)
A
Praziquantel
3
Q
DOC for Ascaris, Ancyclostoma, Necator, Capillaria
A
Albedazole -inhibits microtubule assembly
4
Q
DOC for Trichuris
A
Mebendazole - selectively inhibits microtubule synthesis & glucose uptake in nematodes. Ovicidal
5
Q
DOC for Enterobius vermicularis
A
Pyrantel pamoate
6
Q
DOC for Strongyloides
A
Ivermectin -intensifies GABA mediated neurotransmission in nematodes
Causes Mazzotti reaction
7
Q
DOC for Wochereria & Brugia
A
Diethylcarbamazine
8
Q
DOC for Trichinella
A
Thiobendazole