Anthelmintic Drugs
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What is the primary goal of anthelmintic drugs?

  • To promote the growth of beneficial parasites
  • To enhance the host's immune system
  • To eliminate the parasites from the host and control the spread of infections (correct)
  • To reduce the symptoms of parasitic infections

    • What is the mechanism of action of mebendazole?

  • It stimulates the host's immune system to attack the parasites
  • It binds to parasite β-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization (correct)
  • It inhibits parasite protein synthesis
  • It disrupts the parasite's cell membrane

    • What is a common adverse effect of mebendazole?

  • Headache
  • Abdominal pain (correct)
  • Nausea
  • All of the above

    • Which type of parasite does mebendazole target?

    <p>Nematodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is mebendazole contraindicated in pregnancy?

    <p>The reason is not specified in the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary type of helminth that mebendazole is used to treat?

    <p>Elongated roundworms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary route of excretion for Diethylcarbamazine?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindicated medication when taking Praziquantel?

    <p>Phenytoin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the target of Diethylcarbamazine in treating filariasis?

    <p>Both microfilariae and adult worms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of Praziquantel in treating parasitic infections?

    <p>Enhancing cell membrane permeability to calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for Diethylcarbamazine?

    <p>Filariasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended administration method for Praziquantel?

    <p>Oral administration with food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of pyrantel pamoate in treating nematode infections?

    <p>Causing acetylcholine release and cholinesterase inhibition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of ivermectin?

    <p>Pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of pyrantel pamoate over other anthelmintic drugs?

    <p>It is less absorbed orally, allowing it to act locally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for moxidectin being used as an alternative to ivermectin in treating onchocerciasis?

    <p>It has a similar mechanism of action without affecting adult worms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for the use of ivermectin in a topical formulation?

    <p>Scabies and head lice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Mazzotti reaction associated with?

    <p>The use of ivermectin in treating onchocerciasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why praziquantel is not recommended for treating ocular cysticercosis?

    <p>There is a risk of irreversible damage to the eye.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main mechanism of action of triclabendazole in treating fascioliasis?

    <p>Inhibiting tubulin function, protein synthesis, and enzyme synthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common side effect of triclabendazole use?

    <p>Abdominal pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is niclosamide no longer available in the United States?

    <p>The information is not provided in the text.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of administering a laxative before taking niclosamide?

    <p>To purge the bowel of dead segments and improve ova liberation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is recommended to avoid when taking niclosamide?

    <p>Drinking alcohol within 1 day of niclosamide use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature of the three primary groups of helminths that anthelmintic drugs target?

    <p>They have a complete digestive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of mebendazole's mechanism of action on parasites?

    <p>Expelling affected parasites in feces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is mebendazole not recommended for use during pregnancy?

    <p>It can cause convulsions in infants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of anthelmintic drugs in the treatment of helminthic infections?

    <p>To eliminate the parasites from the host</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic of nematodes that distinguishes them from other helminths?

    <p>They have a complete digestive system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of Diethylcarbamazine on adult worms in filariasis?

    <p>It kills the microfilariae and targets the adult worms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of Praziquantel in treating parasitic infections?

    <p>It enhances cell membrane permeability to calcium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary indication for the use of Diethylcarbamazine?

    <p>Filariasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of Praziquantel on the excretion of its metabolites?

    <p>It is primarily excreted through the kidneys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of niclosamide in treating cestode infections?

    <p>Inhibiting mitochondrial phosphorylation of adenosine diphosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consequence of using Diethylcarbamazine in pregnancy?

    <p>It leads to the Mazzotti reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is triclabendazole used with caution in pregnancy?

    <p>Due to limited available data on its safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic feature of cestodes?

    <p>A flat, segmented body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of praziquantel on the eye in ocular cysticercosis?

    <p>Irreversible damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of inhibiting enzyme synthesis in treating fascioliasis?

    <p>To inhibit the parasite's metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of pyrantel pamoate on the nematodes in the intestines?

    <p>It causes the worms to release acetylcholine and inhibits cholinesterase, leading to paralysis and expulsion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason for the low risk of adverse effects associated with ivermectin administration?

    <p>It does not easily cross the blood-brain barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of moxidectin over ivermectin in the treatment of onchocerciasis?

    <p>It is equally effective, but has a different mechanism of action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely reason for the administration of antihistamines or steroids in conjunction with ivermectin treatment?

    <p>To alleviate the symptoms of a Mazzotti reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of pyrantel pamoate's poor absorption from the gastrointestinal tract?

    <p>It enables the drug to act mainly locally, reducing systemic toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Anthelmintic Drugs

    • Target metabolic processes present in parasites but not in the host
    • Goal: eliminate organisms from the host and control the spread of infections

    Drugs for the Treatment of Nematodes

    • Nematodes: elongated roundworms with a complete digestive system, cause infections in the intestines, blood, and tissues
    • Mebendazole:
      • Synthetic benzimidazole compound
      • First-line treatment for whipworms, pinworms, hookworms, and roundworms
      • Acts by binding to parasite β-tubulin, inhibiting microtubule polymerization, and expelling affected parasites in feces
      • Adverse effects: abdominal pain, diarrhea, rare but serious effects like convulsions in infants and increased risk of Stevens–Johnson syndrome or toxic epidermal necrolysis when combined with metronidazole
      • Contraindicated in pregnancy
    • Diethylcarbamazine:
      • Preferred treatment for filariasis caused by Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, or Brugia timori
      • Effectively kills microfilariae and targets adult worms
      • Administered orally with meals, rapidly absorbed, and primarily excreted through urine
      • Adverse effects: fever, nausea, vomiting, arthralgia, and headache
    • Pyrantel Pamoate:
      • Effective treatment for pinworm and hookworm infections, particularly in the intestines
      • Functions as a depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent, causing acetylcholine release and cholinesterase inhibition, resulting in worm paralysis and expulsion
      • Poorly absorbed after oral administration, acts locally
      • Adverse effects: generally mild, include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
    • Ivermectin:
      • Drug of choice for cutaneous larva migrans, strongyloidiasis, and onchocerciasis (river blindness)
      • Effective in treating scabies and head lice through a topical formulation
      • Targets glutamate-gated chloride channel receptors, enhances chloride influx, leading to hyperpolarization, paralysis, and death of the worm
      • Administered orally, does not easily cross the blood–brain barrier
      • Contraindicated in pregnancy due to potential risks
      • May induce a Mazzotti reaction in onchocerciasis, with symptoms alleviated by antihistamines or steroids
    • Moxidectin:
      • Alternative to ivermectin for treating onchocerciasis, sharing a similar mechanism of action without affecting adult worms

    Drugs for the Treatment of Trematodes

    • Trematodes: flatworms with a leaf-shaped structure, identified based on the tissues they infect, such as the liver, lung, intestine, or blood
    • Praziquantel:
      • Preferred treatment for various parasitic infections, including schistosomiasis, most trematode infections (excluding fascioliasis), and certain cestode infections like taeniasis
      • Mechanism involves inducing contracture and paralysis in parasites by enhancing cell membrane permeability to calcium
      • Rapidly absorbed orally, should be taken with food
      • Metabolized extensively, inactive byproducts are primarily excreted through urine
      • Common side effects: dizziness, malaise, headache, and gastrointestinal disturbances
      • Phenytoin is contraindicated
      • Should not be used to treat ocular cysticercosis due to the risk of irreversible damage to the eye
    • Triclabendazole:
      • Benzimidazole derivative used to treat fascioliasis caused by liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica)
      • Inhibits tubulin function, protein synthesis, and enzyme synthesis
      • Common side effects: abdominal pain, hyperhidrosis, and nausea
      • Use in pregnancy should be approached with caution due to limited available data

    Drugs for the Treatment of Cestodes

    • Cestodes: flat, segmented body that attaches to the host's intestine, lack a mouth and digestive tract throughout their life cycle
    • Niclosamide:
      • No longer available in the United States, serves as an alternative to praziquantel for treating taeniasis, diphyllobothriasis, and other cestode infections
      • Mechanism involves inhibiting mitochondrial phosphorylation of adenosine diphosphate in the parasite, causing lethality for the cestode's scolex and segments, but not for the ova
      • To enhance efficacy, a laxative is administered before oral intake to purge the bowel of dead segments and improve ova liberation
      • Recommended to avoid alcohol within 1 day of niclosamide use

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