Antiprotozoans Flashcards
What is Amebiasis caused by?
Entamoeba histolytica
What are the symptoms of Amebiasis?
Diarrhea
Abdominal Pain
Weight loss
What drugs are used to treat Amebiasis?
Iodoquinol
Paromomycin
Metronidazole
Tinidazole
What is the MOA of Iodoquinol?
chelates iron needed for aembia
What are the ADRs of Iodoquinol?
Rash Acne Thyroid Enlargement Nausea/Vomiting Diarrhea Vision Loss
What is the MOA of Paromomycin?
Irreversibly binds to 30S ribosomal subunit and inhibits protein synthesis
What is Paromomycin?
Aminoglycoside
What are the ADRs of Paromomycin?
Nausea
Cramps
Diarrhea
What is the MOA of Tinidazole?
interact with DNA to cause strand breakage
What are the ADRs of Tinidazole?
metallic taste
Stomatitis
Dyspepsia
Peripheral Neuropathy
What must you dose adjust for with Tinidazole?
liver
What is Cryptosporidiosis caused by?
Cryptosporidium parvum
What are the symptoms of Cryptosporidiosis?
Diarrhea Abdominal Cramps Anorexia Low-grade fever Nausea Vomiting
What drug is used to treat Cryptopsoridiosis?
Nitazoxanidine
What is the MOA of Nitazoxanide?
Disrupting protozoal energy metabolism by blocking electron transfer mediated by pyruvate ferredoxin oxidoreductase
What are the ADRs of Nitazoxanide?
Abdominal pain Diarrhea Vomiting Headache Yellowing of the eyes
What must you dose adjust for with Nitazoxanide?
liver
What is Giardiasis caused by?
Giardia Lamblia
What spreads Giardia Lamblia?
contaminated drinking water
What are the symptoms of Giardiasis?
Malaise heartburn Vomiting Colicky pain after eating Belching Flatulence Diarrhea
Where does Giardiasis effect?
the small intestine
What are the drugs used to treat Giardiasis?
Metronidazole
Tinidazole
Nitazoxanide