Antiparasitics Flashcards
Albendazole
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Albenza
* CBC and LFTs will be monitored (with prolonged therapy)
* Should be taken with food, preferably a high-fat meal
Parasitic infections
Oral solid
Atovaquone/proguanil
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Malarone
* BUN, CBC, SCr, and LFTs will be monitored (with prolonged therapy)
* Should be taken with food, preferably a high-fat meal
Malaria
Oral solid
Chloroquine
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Aralen
* Blood glucose, CBC, and SCr will be monitored (with prolonged use)
* Interacts with QT-prolonging meds (amiodarone, dronedarone, etc.)
Malaria
Oral solid
Hydroxychloroquine
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Plaquenil
* Blood glucose, CBC, and SCr will be monitored (with prolonged use)
* Interacts with QT-prolonging meds (amiodarone, dronedarone, etc.)
Malaria
Oral solid
Ivermectin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Stromectol
* LFTs will be monitored with oral dosage form (with prolonged therapy)
* Oral tablets should be taken on an empty stomach
Parasitic infections
Oral solid, topical
Mebendazole
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Emverm
* CBC and LFTs should be monitored (with prolonged therapy)
* Chewable tabs must be chewed/cushed completely before swallowing
* Interacts with other meds (metronidazole, etc.)
Parasitic infections
Oral solid
Mefloquine
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Lariam
* Interacts with QT-prolonging meds (amiodarone, dronedarone, etc)
* May cause psychosis
* Should be taken with food
Malaria
Oral solid
Permethrin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Nix/Elimite
* Cream for scabies infection should be left on body for 8-14 hours
Lice, scabies
Topical
Pyrantel
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
Pin-X
* Can be mixed with milk or fruit juice
Pinworm infections
Oral liquid
Pyrethrin
Indications?
Dosage Forms?
RID
* Should be applied in a well-ventilated area
Lice
Topical
