Antiparasitics 2 Flashcards
0
Q
Helminth infections in the philippines
A
Ascaris
Enterobius
Hookworm
Trichuris
1
Q
Highest number of helminth infection, what organism?
A
Ascaris
2
Q
Best antihelminthic drug bec broad spectrum and selectively toxic to helminth
A
Albendazole
3
Q
Albendazole good for
A
Ascaris
Pinworm
Hookworm
Trichuris
4
Q
Inhibits microtubule synthesis, impairs glucose uptake and atp production
A
Albendazole
5
Q
For hookworm
A
Albendazole
6
Q
Mebendazole, organisms
A
Ascaris
Enterobius
Trichuris
7
Q
Alternative for taenia saginata, hydatid disease
A
Mebendazole
8
Q
Mebendazole, take with fatty meal?
A
No, fat increases absorption, you don’t want to absorb it
9
Q
Pyrantel pamoate moa
A
Paralyzes worm by stim nicotinic receptors, supercontraction then depolarization
10
Q
Pyrantel pamoate good for
A
Ascaris
Hookworm
Enterobius
