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In a recent comparative study, thiabendazole at a higher activity than single drug treatments such as ivermectin, DEC, and mebendazole, but lower activity than the combined regimen of mebendazole and DEC. [3] However, more research may be needed into confirm the correct dosage and true effectiveness of thiabendazole in combating M. perstans ...
Albendazole is a broad-spectrum antihelmintic and antiprotozoal agent of the benzimidazole type. [3] It is used for the treatment of a variety of intestinal parasite infections, including ascariasis, pinworm infection, hookworm infection, trichuriasis, strongyloidiasis, taeniasis, clonorchiasis, opisthorchiasis, cutaneous larva migrans, giardiasis, and gnathostomiasis, among other diseases.
Albendazole – effective against threadworms, roundworms, whipworms, tapeworms, hookworms; Mebendazole – effective against various nematodes; Thiabendazole – effective against various nematodes; Fenbendazole – effective against various parasites; Triclabendazole – effective against liver flukes; Flubendazole – effective against most ...
Mebendazole is usually well tolerated. [5] Common side effects include headache, vomiting, and ringing in the ears. [5] If used at large doses it may cause bone marrow suppression. [5] It is unclear if it is safe in pregnancy. [5] [2] Mebendazole is a broad-spectrum antihelminthic agent of the benzimidazole type. [5]
The available data on mebendazole, albendazole, and pyrantel pamoate use in pregnancy is limited and they are all assigned to pregnancy category level C. Treatment of a pinworm infection during pregnancy is only recommended for patients with significant symptoms that may be causing adverse effects to the pregnant woman such as loss of sleep and ...
Single-dose of albendazole, mebendazole, and ivermectin are effective against ascariasis. They are effective at removing parasites and eggs from the intestines. [35] Other effective agents include tribendimidine and nitazoxanide. [2] Pyrantel pamoate may induce intestinal obstruction in a heavy worm load.
The risk of infection can be reduced on an individual level by not walking barefoot in areas where the disease is common. At a population level, decreasing outdoor defecation, not using raw feces as fertilizer, and mass deworming are effective. [1] Treatment is typically with the medications albendazole or mebendazole for one to three days.
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