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Acyclovir (Zovirax)
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Antiviral used for herpes of skin, lips and genitals
herpes zoster and chicken pox |
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Famciclovir (Famvir)
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for first episode of genital herpes
rediced pain and number of sores |
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Ribvirin
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Antiviral
AE - worsening of respiratory status if inhaled TERATOGENIC |
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Antifungal Drugs
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Infections respond slowly
monitor kidney function |
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Amphotericin B
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Most effective drug available for systemic fungal infections
Given for potentially life threatening fungal infections AE - fever, shaking, chills, headache, malaise, vomits and anemia |
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Albenazole
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Interferes with synthesis of parasite microtubules
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Mebenazole
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Blocks the uptake of glucose by helminths
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Pyrantel
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Paralyzes helminths and they release their grip from the intestinal wall and are excreted
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Antimalarial Drugs
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Interfere with life cycle of the plasmodium developing and reproducing in the mosquito
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Doxycycline
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Antimalarial drug
Adverse reactions of tetracycline |
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Quinine
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Antimalarial drug (one of the best)
has a selective action against parasites that invade RBC |
