Chapter 13 Anthelmintic Agents

Question 1

Anthelmintic Drugs (name)

Answer 1

Mebendazole, Emverm, Vermox

Question 2

Anthelmintic Drug Mebendazole Indications

Answer 2

Treatment of disease caused by pinworms, roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms

Question 3

Anthelmintic Drug Mebendazole Actions

Answer 3

Interferes with ability to use glucose, leading to inability to reproduce and cell death

Question 4

Anthelmintic Drug Mebendazole Pharmacokinetics

Answer 4

Very little is absorbed systematically, metabolized by liver, and most is excreted unchanged in feces.

Question 5

Anthelmintic Drug Mebendazole Adverse effects

Answer 5

Abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, pain