Drug of choice for cutaneous larva migrans is ?
Correct Answer: Thiabendazole
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., Thiabendazole o Albendazole/ivermectin are the DOC for cutaneous larva migrans. Thiabendazole is an alternative. Thiabendazole o It covers practically all species of nematode infesting the GIT. o Mechanism of action is same as mebendazole. o It also has antiinflammatory, antipyratic and analgesic action. o Because of frequent side effects and poor patient acceptibility, it is used only when other drugs are ineffective.
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