Classification of Amoebicides

CLASSIFICATION OF AMOEBICIDES

I.           Luminal amoebicides: Diloxanide furoate.

It is active only against intestinal forms of amoeba.

II.         Systemic amoebicides: Dihydroemetin, Choroquine.

These agents have been employed primarily to treat severe amoebic dysentery or hepatic abscesses.

III.      Mixed amoebicides: Metronidazole, tinidazole, and ornidazole.

These agents are active against both intestinal and systemic forms of amoeba.