Antihelminthics Flashcards

1
Q

Antihelminthic contraindicated in pregnancy but is the DOC for whipworm infections (Trichuris)?

A

Mebendazole

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Antihelminthic, larvicidal and ovicidal, inhibit microtubule assembly DOC for hydatid disease (echinococcus)?

A

Albendazole

Similar MOA to Griseofulvin

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3
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Antihelminthic DOC for Filariasis (brugia and wuchereria)?

A

Diethylcarbamazine

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4
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Antihelminthic that intensify GABA transmission to immobilize parasites, used for Onchocerciasis (river blindness by Onchocerca volvulus)?

A

Ivermectin

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5
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Ivermectin AE?

A

Mazzotti reaction

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Antihelminthic DOC for hookworm (Ancylostoma) and roundworm infections? Also DOC for Enterobius

A

Pyrantel Pamoate (Combantrin)

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7
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DOC for trichinosis (pork tapeworm Trichinella spiralis) infection?

A

Thiabendazole

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DOC for trematodes (Schistosoma, Paragonimus, Clonorchis, Opistorchis)?

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Praziquantel

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