Drugs for Nematodes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the drugs that treat Nematodes?
A
Albendazole Diethylcarbamazine Ivermectin Mebendazole Piperazine Pyrantel Pamoate Thiabendazole
2
Q
Albendazole
A
Inhibit microtubule assembly
3
Q
Diethylcarbamazine
A
Immbolize microfiliare
4
Q
Ivermectin
A
Intensifies GABA in nematodes and causes immobilization so they can be removed from reticuloendothelial system
5
Q
Mebendazole and Thiabendazole
A
blocks microtubule synthesis
blocks glucose uptake
6
Q
Piperazine
A
GABA agonist–>paralysis
Not for preggos
7
Q
Pyrantel Pamoate
A
Stimulate nACHR at NMJ of nematodes–>paralysis