CH 13 Anti-parasitic Flashcards
Vermicide does what
Kills the parasite (worm)
Vermifuge does what
Paralyzes the parasite (worm); gets expelled from the gi tract into feces
Nematode examples
Roundworms, hooks, heart
Trematode examples
Flukes (liver and lungs)
Cestode examples
Tapeworm
Protozoa examples
Giardia, coccidia
Mosquito-born infectious disease (heartworm disease) is caused by
Dirofilaria immitis ( a blood nematode)
Arthropods=
Fleas
Arachnids =
Mites and ticks
What is the MOA for antinematodals
Interfere with nematodes energy level on a Cellular basis and paralysis of a parasite
Tetrahydropyrimidines an antinematodal can be used for what parasites
Hooks and ascarides
A tetrahydropyrimidines drug =
Pyrantel pamoate
Imidazothiazoles an antinematodal can be used for what parasites
Ascarids, strongyles, hooks, rounds, whips
A imidazothiazoles drug =
Febantel
Avermectin a antinematodal can be used for what parasites
Endoparasite, ectoparasites, HW microfilaria,