Anti-Parasite Drugs – This book covers the entire syllabus of “Pharmacology” prescribed by BNMC- for a diploma in nursing science & midwifery students. We tried to accommodate the latest information and topics. This book is an examination set up according to the teachers’ lectures and examination questions.
At the end of the book, previous questions are given. We hope in touch with the book students’ knowledge will be upgraded and flourish. The unique way of presentation may make your reading of the book a pleasurable experience.
Anti-Parasite Drugs
Definition of Anti-Parasitic Drugs:
Antiparasitic drugs are a class of medications which are indicated for the treatment of parasitic diseases, such as those caused by helminths, amoeba, ectoparasites, parasitic fungi, and protozoa, among others.
Or,
Antiparasitic drugs are a group of medications used in the management and treatment of infections by parasites, including protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.
Types of Anti-Parasitic Drugs:
➤Broad-spectrum
- Nitazoxanide
➤ Antiprotozoals
- Melarsoprol (for treatment of sleeping sickness caused by Trypanosoma brucei)
- Eflornithine (for sleeping sickness)
- Metronidazole (for vaginitis caused by Trichomonas)
- Tinidazole (for intestinal infections caused by Giardia lamblia)
- Miltefosine (for the treatment of visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis, currently undergoing investigation for Chagas disease)
➤ Antihelminthic
➤ Antinematodes
- Mebendazole (for most nematode infections)
- Pyrantel pamoate (for most nematode infections)
- Thiabendazole (for roundworm infections)
- Diethylcarbamazine (for treatment of Lymphatic filariasis)
- Ivermectin (for prevention of river blindness)
➤ Anticestodes
- Niclosamide (for tapeworm infections)
- Praziquantel (for tapeworm infections)
- Albendazole (broad spectrum)
➤ Antitrematodes
- Praziquantel
➤ Antiamoebics
- Rifampin
- Amphotericin B
➤ Antifungals
- Fumagillin (for microsporidiosis)
Adverse Effects of Anti-Parasite Drug:
- Dizziness
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain or bloating
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Weakness
- Sleepiness
- Uncontrollable shaking of a part of the body
- Chest discomfort
- Swelling of the eyes, face, arms, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- Painful and swollen glands of the neck, armpit or groin
- Rapid heartbeat
- Eye pain, redness, or tearing
- Swelling of the eye or eyelids
- Abnormal sensation in the eyes
- Fever
- Blistering or peeling skin
- Rash
- Hives
- Itching
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