XXI - Antihelminthic Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Inhibits helminthic microtubules, ovicidal
A
Mebendazole
2
Q
Inhibits helminthic microtubules, ovicidal, larvicidal, DOC for hydatid disease (echinococcosis)
A
Albendazole
3
Q
DOC for Filaria & Loa Loa, SE: filarial fever
A
Diethylcarbamazine (DEC)
4
Q
DOC for strongyloides and onchocerca, SE: Mazzotti reaction
A
Ivermectin
5
Q
DOC for enterobius
A
Pyrantel Pamoate
6
Q
DOC for trichinosis
A
Thiabendazole
7
Q
DOC for trematodes and cestodes except echinococcosis
A
Praziquantel
8
Q
Back-up drug to Praziquantel
A
Niclosamide