Antiprotozoal agent

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Overview

Antiprotozoal agents (ATC code: ATC P01) is a class of pharmaceuticals used in treatment of protozoal infections.

Examples:

v • d • e Major Drug Groups
Gastrointestinal tract (A)	Antacids • Antiemetics • H₂-receptor antagonists • Proton pump inhibitors • Laxatives • Antidiarrhoeals
Blood and blood forming organs (B)	Anticoagulants • Antiplatelets • Thrombolytics
Cardiovascular system (C)	Antiarrhythmics • Antihypertensives • Diuretics • Vasodilators • Antianginals • Beta blockers • Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors • Antihyperlipidemics
Skin (D)	Emollients - Antipruritics
Reproductive system (G)	Hormonal contraception • Fertility agents • Selective estrogen receptor modulators • Sex hormones
Endocrine system (H)	Anti-diabetics • Corticosteroids • Sex hormones • Thyroid hormones
Infections and Infestations (J, P)	Antibiotics • Antivirals • Vaccines • Antifungals • Antiprotozoals • Anthelmintics
Malignant and Immune disease (L)	Anticancer agents • Immunostimulators • Immunosuppressants
Muscles, Bones, and Joints (M)	Anabolic steroids • Anti-inflammatories • Antirheumatics • Corticosteroids • Muscle relaxants
Brain and Nervous system (N)	Anesthetics • Analgesics • Anticonvulsants • Mood stabilizers • Anxiolytics • Antipsychotics • Antidepressants • Nervous system stimulants • Sedatives
Respiratory system (R)	Bronchodilators • Decongestants • Antihistamines

v • d • e Antiprotozoals: Antimalarial drugs (P01B)
Aminoquinolines	4-Aminoquinoline (Amodiaquine, Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine) • 8-Aminoquinoline (Pamaquine, Primaquine)
Methanolquinolines	Mefloquine • Quinine
Biguanides	Proguanil • Cycloguanil embolate
Diaminopyridines	Pyrimethamine
Artemisinin derivatives	Artemisinin • Artemether • Artesunate • Artenimol • Arteether/Artemotil
Others	Halofantrine • Lumefantrine

v • d • e Antiprotozoals: Agents against leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis (P01C)
Nitroimidazole derivatives	Benznidazole
Antimony compounds	Pentavalent antimonials (Meglumine antimoniate, Sodium stibogluconate)
Nitrofuran derivatives	Nifurtimox
Arsenic compounds	Melarsoprol
Other agents	Pentamidine · Suramin · Eflornithine · Miltefosine

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Antiprotozoal agents

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