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Treatment of Amebiasis

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What is the recommended dosage of Metronidazole for medical treatment of amoebiasis?

500mg PO three times daily x 10 days

750mg PO three times daily x 10 days (correct)

1000mg IV q 8h

250mg PO twice daily x 5 days

Which of the following medications is administered for a shorter duration?

Tinidazole 2g PO daily (correct)

Metronidazole 750mg PO three times daily

Iodoquinol (Yodoxin) 650mg PO three times daily

Paromomycin (Humatin) 10mg/kg PO three times daily

What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in amoebiasis?

Toxic megacolon

Bowel perforation

Liver abscess

All of the above (correct)

What is the recommended dosage of Paromomycin (Humatin) for luminal amebicide treatment?

10mg/kg PO three times daily Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment duration for Iodoquinol (Yodoxin) in luminal amebicide treatment?

21 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of administering a medical absorbable amebicide?

To eliminate the amoeba in the intestines Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended treatment for toxic megacolon?

Colectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended route of administration for Tinidazole?

Oral (PO) daily Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary indication for surgical intervention in the treatment of amoebiasis?

To repair bowel perforation Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of treatment with Metronidazole 750mg PO three times daily?

10 days Signup and view all the answers