The following is the mechanism of action of mebendazole: …
The following is the mechanism of action of mebendazole: 1. It inhibits parasitic mitochondrial phosphorylation of adenosine diphosphate 2. It diminishes the energy production of the nematode 3. Causes death of parasites by increasing the permeability of the cell membrane to calcium ions 4. Enhances chloride influx leading to hyperpolarization, resulting in death of worm 5. It is converted to hydrogen sulfide, which has a lethal action on the ectoparasite
Read DetailsHIV post exposure prophylaxis for occupational exposures may…
HIV post exposure prophylaxis for occupational exposures may not be administered: 1. For exposures to fluids that contain blood2. If the source patient is HIV-seronegative, with features suggestive of a seroconversion illness3. If the healthcare worker is HIV-infected4. If the health care worker is not HIV-infected5. If the health care worker consents to HIV post-exposure prophylaxis
Read DetailsThe following is the mechanism of action of proguanil: …
The following is the mechanism of action of proguanil: 1. It inhibits the detoxification of the heme in the erythrocyte2. Its metabolites produce reactive oxygen species which are fatal to the malaria parasite3. Its metabolites inhibit nucleic acid synthesis by oxidizing plasmodial DNA4.Inhibits plasmodial protein synthesis by binding to 30S ribosomal subunits5. It inhibits plasmodial dihydrofolate reductase enzyme action
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