P02BA Quinoline

Quinoline

Quinoline is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. It has the formula C9H7N and is a colourless hygroscopic liquid with a strong odour. Aged samples, if exposed to light, become yellow and later brown...

 derivatives and related substances

P02BA01 Praziquantel

Praziquantel

Praziquantel is an anthelmintic effective against flatworms. Praziquantel is not licensed for use in humans in the UK; it is, however, available as a veterinary anthelmintic, and is available for use in humans on a named-patient basis....

P02BA02 Oxamniquine

Oxamniquine

Oxamniquine is an anthelmintic with schistosomicidal activity against Schistosoma mansoni, but not against other Schistosoma spp. Oxamniquine is a potent single-dose agent for treatment of S...

P02BX Other antitrematodal agents

P02BX01 Bithionol

Bithionol

Bithionol is an anthelmintic used to treat Fasciola hepatica ....

P02BX02 Niridazole

Niridazole

Niridazole is a schistosomicide. It is used to treat schistosomiasis, the helmintic disease caused by certain flatworms from the genus Schistosoma . It is also known by its trade name Ambilgar. It is usually is given as tablets. Niridazole has central nervous system toxicity and can cause...

P02BX03 Stibophen

Stibophen

Stibophen is an anthelmintic.classified as antimony compound and used as treatment of schistosomiasis "intramuscular injection"mechanism of action...

P02BX04 Triclabendazole

P02CA Benzimidazole

Benzimidazole

Benzimidazole is a heterocyclic aromatic organic compound. This bicyclic compound consists of the fusion of benzene and imidazole. The most prominent benzimidazole compound in nature is N-ribosyl-dimethylbenzimidazole, which serves as an axial ligand for cobalt in vitamin B12. Benzimidazole, in...

 derivatives

P02CA01 Mebendazole

Mebendazole

Mebendazole or MBZ is a benzimidazole drug developed by Janssen Pharmaceutica and marketed as Vermox, Ovex, Antiox, and Pripsen...

P02CA02 Tiabendazole

P02CA03 Albendazole

Albendazole

Albendazole, marketed as Albenza, Eskazole, Zentel and Andazol, is a member of the benzimidazole compounds used as a drug indicated for the treatment of a variety of worm infestations. Although this use is widespread in the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved...

P02CA04 Ciclobendazole

Ciclobendazole

Ciclobendazole is an anthelmintic....

P02CA05 Flubendazole

Flubendazole

Flubendazole is an anthelmintic. Its brand name is Flutelmium which is a paste manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. used by veterinarians for protection against internal parasites and worms in dogs and cats. Other brand names are Flubenol, Biovermin, and Flumoxal....

P02CA06 Fenbendazole

Fenbendazole

Fenbendazole is a broad spectrum benzimidazole anthelmintic used against gastrointestinal parasites including roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, the taenia species of tapeworms, pinworms, aelurostrongylus, paragonimiasis, strongyles and strongyloides and can be administered to sheep, cattle,...

P02CA51 Mebendazole, combinations

P02CB Piperazine

Piperazine

Piperazine is an organic compound that consists of a six-membered ring containing two opposing nitrogen atoms. Piperazine exists as small alkaline deliquescent crystals with a saline taste....

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P02CB01 Piperazine

Piperazine

Piperazine is an organic compound that consists of a six-membered ring containing two opposing nitrogen atoms. Piperazine exists as small alkaline deliquescent crystals with a saline taste....

P02CB02 Diethylcarbamazine

Diethylcarbamazine

Diethylcarbamazine is an anthelmintic drug that does not resemble other antiparasitic compounds. It is a synthetic organic compound which is highly specific for several parasites and does not contain any toxic metallic elements.-Uses:...

P02CC Tetrahydropyrimidine derivatives

P02CC01 Pyrantel

Pyrantel

Pyrantel is an antinematodal thiophene. It is often prescribed by veterinarians to treat and prevent the occurrence of intestinal parasites in small animal pets.-Mechanism of Action:Pyrantel is a nicotinic receptor agonist...

P02CC02 Oxantel

Oxantel

Oxantel is an anthelmintic. It has typically been used human and animal use as a standard treatment for intestinal worms.Oxantel is currently being experimented with for the treatment of periodontal disease by the Cooperative Research Centre for Oral Health Science...