Flashcards in Antiparasitics 2 Deck (11)
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Highest number of helminth infection, what organism?
Ascaris
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Helminth infections in the philippines
Ascaris
Enterobius
Hookworm
Trichuris
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Best antihelminthic drug bec broad spectrum and selectively toxic to helminth
Albendazole
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Albendazole good for
Ascaris
Pinworm
Hookworm
Trichuris
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Inhibits microtubule synthesis, impairs glucose uptake and atp production
Albendazole
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For hookworm
Albendazole
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Mebendazole, organisms
Ascaris
Enterobius
Trichuris
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Alternative for taenia saginata, hydatid disease
Mebendazole
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Mebendazole, take with fatty meal?
No, fat increases absorption, you don't want to absorb it
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Pyrantel pamoate moa
Paralyzes worm by stim nicotinic receptors, supercontraction then depolarization
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