AntiparasitesSH1

Question 1

anti parasitic agents

Answer 1

•Mebendazole ( emverm ) - repeat in 3 weeks ( RX )
• Albendazole ( Albenza ) - use in > 1 year old ( RX )
• Pyrantel ( OTC Pin-X , Pin RID) - use in > 2 years old

Wash all bedding. Treat entire family. Can live underneath fingernails. ( cut short )

Question 2

Emverm

Answer 2

Mebendazole

Question 3

Albenza

Answer 3

Albendazole

Question 4

Miltefosine

Answer 4

Impavido brand
Indication : leishmaniasis ( Leishmania a parasite transmitted by sandfly bites. Tropical disease )
Preg D- contraception during and 5 months after

Some other meds used: flu, keto, itra , pentamidine , amphotericin b

Question 5

Malaria prophylaxis

Answer 5

Chloroquine ( lots of resistance )

Hydroxychloroquine ( monitor CBC )

• doxycycline and malarone are best ( but cant give doxycycline < 8y/o

Mefloquine : severe SE. changes personality. angry temper, ( Lariam ) severe CNS toxicity

Question 6

Malorone

Answer 6

Atovaguone & proguanil

Question 7

Plaquenil

Answer 7

Hydroxychlroquine +