Benzimidazoles Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
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Fenbendazole
Oxibendazole
Albendazole
Oxfendazole
Thiabendazole

A

Benzimidazoles
(broad spectrum anti nematodal)

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2
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Febantel

A

Probenzimidazole
that when metabolized by the liver, becomes the active form fenbendazole

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3
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What type of antiparasitic are the Imidazothiazoles

A

Anti nematodal

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4
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What is the action of the anti nematodal drug category Imidazothiazole

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Cholinergic stimulation
(can be used for colon cancer)

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5
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Levamisole

A

Imidazothiazole anti nematodal
(can be used for colon cancer)

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6
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Which type of antiparasitic are the Tetrahydropyrimidines

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Anti nematodal

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7
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What is the action of the anti nematodal drug category Tetrahydropyrimidines

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Cholinergic agonist

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8
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Pyrantel pamoate
Pyrantel tartrate
Morantel tartrate

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Tetrahydropyrimidines
Anti nematodal

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9
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What type of antiparasitic drug are organophosphates

A

Anti nematodal

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10
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Which anti nematodal drug category has a very narrow safety margin, causing neurologic side effects, and can be used as gas warfare agents

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Organophosphates

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