Helminth drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Albendazole
A
Cysticercosis (and neural form)
2
Q
Mebendazole
A
Pinworm, ascaris, trichuria, hookworm
note: eat with fatty meals…chew before swalling
3
Q
Ivermectin
A
Strongyloides, Onchocerciasis
AE: Mazzotti reaction: fever headach, dizziness, weakness, rash pruritis, diarrhea..ect
4
Q
Pyrantel pamoate
A
pinworm, ascaris
5
Q
Praziquantel
A
Shistosomiasis
note: swallow without chewing
6
Q
Diethyl carbamazine citrate
A
filariasis, loiasis, tropical eos
note: dying microfilariae can lead to blindness