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Drugs against parasites Flashcards

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Heavy metals

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bind to -SH groups on proteins

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Quinolines

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Block nuclei acid synthesis by intercalating in dsDNA

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Quinones

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blocks pyrimidine synthesis

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Folate antagonists

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block folate which is a necessary factor for nucleotide synthesis

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Imidazoles

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alkylate DNA

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Benzimidazole

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inhibits fumarate reductase which in necessary for anaerobic respiration
-great against helminths

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Avermectins

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cause paralysis of worm

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Praziquantel

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anti-helminthic

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