Antiparasitics

Question 1

Antiparasitics common special considerations *

Answer 1

CBC and LFTs will be monitored (with prolonged therapy)

Question 2

Albenza

Answer 2

Generic Name: Albendazole
Class: Antiparasitics
Indications: Parasitic infection
Special Considerations: *; Should be taken with food, preferably a high-fat meal
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 3

Malarone

Answer 3

Generic Name: Atovaquone/ proguanil
Class: Antiparasitic
Indications: Malaria
Special Considerations: * + BUN + SCr; Should be taken with food, preferably a high-fat meal
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 4

Aralen

Answer 4

Generic Name: Chloroquine
Class: Antiparasitic
Indications: Malaria
Special Considerations: * (only CBC) + blood glucose + ECG; Interacts with QT-prolonging meds (amiodarone, dronedarone, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 5

Plaquenil

Answer 5

Generic Name: Hydroxychloroquine
Indications: Malaria
Special Considerations: * (only CBC) + blood glucose + ECG; Interacts with QT-prolonging meds (amiodarone, dronedarone, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 6

Stromectol

Answer 6

Generic Name: Ivermectin
Class: Antiparasitic
Indications: Parasitic infection
Special Considerations: * (only LFTs); Oral tabs should be taken on an empty stomach
Dosage Forms: Oral solid; topical

Question 7

Emverm

Answer 7

Generic Name: Mebendazole
Class: Antiparasitic
Indications: Parasitic infection
Special Considerations: *; Chewable tabs must be chewed or crushed completely before swallowing; Interacts with other meds (metronidazole, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 8

Lariam

Answer 8

Generic Name: Mefloquine
Class: Antiparasitic
Indications: Malaria
Special Considerations: Interacts with QT-prolonging meds (amiodarone, dronedarone, etc); May cause psyhosis (BW); Should be taken with food
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 9

Nix (for lice) / Elimite (for scabies)

Answer 9

Generic Name: Permethrin
Class: Antiparasitic
Indications: Lice; Scabies
Special Considerations: Cream for scabies should be left on body for 8-14 hours
Dosage Forms: Topical

Question 10

Pin-X

Answer 10

Generic Name: Pyrantel
Class: Antiparasitic
Indications: Pinworm infections
Special Considerations: Can be mixed with milk or fruit juice
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid

Question 11

RID

Answer 11

Generic Name: Pyrethrin
Class: Antiparasitic
Indications: Lice
Special Considerations: Should be applied in a well-ventilated area
Dosage Forms: Topical