Antihelminthics Flashcards
Antihelminthic contraindicated in pregnancy but is the DOC for whipworm infections (Trichuris)?
Mebendazole
Antihelminthic, larvicidal and ovicidal, inhibit microtubule assembly DOC for hydatid disease (echinococcus)?
Albendazole
Similar MOA to Griseofulvin
Antihelminthic DOC for Filariasis (brugia and wuchereria)?
Diethylcarbamazine
Antihelminthic that intensify GABA transmission to immobilize parasites, used for Onchocerciasis (river blindness by Onchocerca volvulus)?
Ivermectin
Ivermectin AE?
Mazzotti reaction
Antihelminthic DOC for hookworm (Ancylostoma) and roundworm infections? Also DOC for Enterobius
Pyrantel Pamoate (Combantrin)
DOC for trichinosis (pork tapeworm Trichinella spiralis) infection?
Thiabendazole
DOC for trematodes (Schistosoma, Paragonimus, Clonorchis, Opistorchis)?
Praziquantel