Antiparasitic
Antiparasitics are a class of medications which are indicated for the treatment of infection by parasites such as nematodes, cestodes, trematodes, infectious protozoa, and amoebas.
Antinematodes
Antinematodes
- Mebendazole (for most nematode infections)
- Pyrantel pamoate (for most nematode infections)
- Thiabendazole (for roundworm infections)
- Diethycarbazine (for treatment of Lymphatic filariasis)
Anticestodes
Anticestodes
- Niclosamide (for tapeworm infections)
- Praziquantel (for tapeworm infections)
Antiprotozoals
Antiprotozoals
- Melarsoprol (for treatment of sleeping sickness caused by Trypanosoma brucei)
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