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ANTIHELMINTIC DRUGS (Types of Anthelmintics (albendazole, ivermectin,…
ANTIHELMINTIC DRUGS
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Indications
Albendazole for the treatment of active lesions caused by pork tapeworm and cystic disease of the liver, lungs, and peritoneum caused by dog tapeworm.
Ivermectin is used for the treatment of threadworm disease or strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis or river blindness.
Mebendazole is for the treatment of diseases caused by pinworms, roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms.
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Contraindications
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Severe diarrhea and malnourishment. Can alter effects of drug on the intestine and any preexisting helminths.
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Side Effects
GI: abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, pain
CNS: headache, dizziness,
Immunologic: fever, shaking, chills, malaise, rash, pruritus, loss of hair
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Mechanism of Action
They act on metabolic pathways present in the invading worm but are absent or significantly different in human host.
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