Question
Which anti-protozoan drug inhibits the synthesis of folic acid specifically within the parasite and is often used in combination with atovaquone?
Select one:
a.
Sulfadiazine
b.
Proguanil
c.
Pyrimethamine
Incorrect
d.
Artemisinin
Select one:
a.
Sulfadiazine
b.
Proguanil
c.
Pyrimethamine
Incorrect
d.
Artemisinin
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **c. Pyrimethamine**.
Pyrimethamine is an anti-protozoan drug that works by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid within the parasite. It is often used in combination with atovaquone for the treatment of certain parasitic infections, including those caused by Plasmodium species (malaria) and Toxoplasma gondii.
Pyrimethamine is an anti-protozoan drug that works by inhibiting the synthesis of folic acid within the parasite. It is often used in combination with atovaquone for the treatment of certain parasitic infections, including those caused by Plasmodium species (malaria) and Toxoplasma gondii.