Antiprotozoals

Question 1

Antiprotozoal: buuuuugs- Malaria
- common ending
- common drugs
- method of action (specific)
- adverse effects

Answer 1

• quine
• chloroquine, quinine, primaquine
• changes metabolic pathway required for reproduction in rbc
• CNS/GI: take with meals

Question 2

Antiprotozoal: Other
- Cause?
- common drug
- method of action
- route

Answer 2

• single cell protozoa associated with poor hygiene
• metronidazole (flagyl)
• inhibit DNA synthesis
• oral