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review on anthelmintic drugs
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SANDHYA LAHANE, AHIRE, DEOKATE U.A.,
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SR.NO DRUGS
1. ALBENDAZOLE
2. IVERMECTIN
3. AVERMECTIN
4. MEBENDAZOLE
5. THIABENDAZOLE
6. PRAZIQUANTEL
7. LEVAMISOL
8. PYRENTEL
TABLE 1 : Drugs used for treatment of helminth infection.
TABLE 2 : Indication of dose of albendazole for treatment.
Indication Patient Weight Dose Duration
Hydatid Disease 60 kg or greater 400 mg twice daily with meals. 2
28 days cycle followed by a 14 day ALB.
Less than 60 kg 15 mg/kg/day given in divided doses twice daily with meals.
Neurocysticercosis 60 kg or greater 400 mg twice daily with meals. 8-30 days
Less than 60 kg 15 mg/kg daily given in divided dose twice daily with meals.
NOTE: When administering ALBENZA in the pre- or Post surgical setting, optimal killing of cyst content is achieved when 3 courses of therapy have been given.
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Helminth infection, Schistosomiasis, Anthelmintic Drugs, parasites, veterinary medicine, tropical disease.
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