Pinworm (Vermicularis)

Question 1

Pyrantel pamoate**

Answer 1

Reese’s Pinworm Medicine
OTC*
Suspension

• causes HA, dizziness
• given as a single dose and repeated in 2 weeks to eliminate reinfection

Question 2

Albendazole

Answer 2

Rx*
for many types of systemic worm infections
-HA, nausea, hepatotoxic**
-when tx systemic infections, albendazole must be taken with a high-fat** meal to increase absorption
-tx for systemic worm infections are toxic, steroids and antiepileptic drugs may be given with the anthelmintic in cases tx CNS infections

Question 3

Mebendazole

Answer 3

Rx*
Emverm
for many types of systemic worm infections
-HA, nausea, hepatotoxic**
-tx for systemic worm infections are toxic, steroids and antiepileptic drugs may be given with the anthelmintic in cases tx CNS infections