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44. Anti-Helminthic Drugs

Drugs used in Nematodes infections

Nematode hate AMP

A • Albendazole

M • Mebendazole

P • Pyrantel pamoate

Mechanisms

Albendazole  inhibit microtubule assembly

Mebendazole  inhibit microtubule assembly

Pyrantel pamoate  Stimulation of nicotinic receptors  Depolarization
paralysis.

Uses

Worm infections

 Round worm infection

 Thread worm infection

 Hook worm infection

 Pin worm infection
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Pharmacology Mnemonics and Short Notes By Muhammad Ramzan Ul Rehman