Products Paromomycin is commercially available in the form of capsules (Humatin). It has been approved in many countries since 1961. Indications Precoma (clouding of consciousness preceding coma) and coma hepaticum (hepatic coma). Prophylaxis of hepatogenic encephalopathies. Reduction of intestinal flora before surgery Taeniasis (tapeworm) Intestinal amoebiasis
Effects Aminoglycosides (ATC J01G) have bactericidal properties. They inhibit protein synthesis by bacteria by binding to subunits of ribosomes. Indications Bacterial infectious diseases Special indications (paromomycin) Active ingredients Amikacin Framycetin (= neomycin B) Gentamicin Neomycin Netilmicin Kanamycin (veterinary drug) Paromomycin Streptomycin Tobramycin, tobramycin inhalation, tobramycin eye drops. Aminoglycosides are not available perorally as polycations and … Aminoglycosides
Indications Antihelminthics are used to treat worm infections and, in some cases, protozoa. Active ingredients Imidazoles / benzimidazoles: Mebendazole (Vermox). Pyrantel (Cobantril) Other: Pyrvinium (Pyrcon, Molevac, Germany). Albendazole (Zentel) Aminoglycosides: Paromomycin (Humatin) Other: Ivermectin (Stromectol, import from France, in many countries not in the approved and not on sale). Niclosamide (not commercially available in many … Antihelminthics (Vermifuge)
Symptoms Traveler’s diarrhea is usually defined as a diarrheal illness that occurs in travelers from industrialized countries during or after a visit to a high-risk area, such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, or Asia. It is the most common travel illness, affecting 20% to 60% of travelers. Depending on the pathogen and severity, … Traveler’s Diarrhea
Definitions Taeniasis: porcine or bovine tapeworm infection. Cysticercosis: development of pork tapeworm larvae in the human body. Fin or cysticerci: larval form of tapeworms. Symptoms Often asymptomatic Gastrointestinal symptoms, e.g., loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rooting sensation around the navel, alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal cramps Itching in the anal area Fatigue and … Porcine Tapeworm (Taenia Solium)
Symptoms Often asymptomatic Gastrointestinal symptoms, e.g., loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, rooting sensation around the navel, alternating constipation and diarrhea, abdominal cramps Itching in the anal area Fatigue and weakness Headache Dizziness Incubation period: 4-10 weeks. After about 10 weeks, the larvae are infectious Causes Bovine tapeworm (Taenia saginata). Reservoir: cattle (intermediate host), … Bovine Tapeworm (Taenia Saginata)
