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1 Multicellular parasites 2 In beef 3 In Pork 4 Fish1 Helminths 2 Taenia saginata 3 Taenia solium 4 Diphylobotrium latum
Helminths are divided into1 Roundworms (Nemathelminths) -Class Nematoda 2 Flatworms (Platyhelminths) -Class Trematoda -Class Cestoda
Used in the treatment for Pinworm, Roundworm infestationsPiperazine
Drug Of Choice against Filariasis, Bancrofti, Onchocerciasis, Laviasis, Ascariasis Few adverse effect associatedDiethylcarbamazine Citrate (DEC)
Treatment for Pinworms and Roundworms causes spastic paralysis in susceptible helminthsPyrantel Pamoate
Pyrantel Pamoate Side Effects:GI Distress
Used to treat strongyloidiasis, enterobiasis, ascariasis, uncirasis, trichuriasis. Broad-spectrum Veterinary: control intestinal helminths in livestockThiabendazole
Thiabendazole is also used to control intestinal helminths in __Livestock
Broad-spectrum ( whipworm, pinworm, roundworm, hookworm) Irreversibly blocks glucose uptake in susceptible helminthsMebendazole (Vermox)
Single-dose treatment for ascariasis, New and Old world hookworm, trichuriasis Treatment in intestinal nematode infection ---- Absorption is enhance by fatty meal Undergo rapid first-pass metabolism to sulfoxideAlbendazole
Albendazole Side Effectsbone depression, elevation of hepatic enzymes, alopecia
Potent taeniacide that causes rapid disintegration of worm segments and scolex Mandatory in the treatment of pork tapeworm infestationNiclosamide
Niclosamide how to useA saline purge 1 to 2 hours after ingestion of the taeniacide is recommended to remove the damaged scoles and worm segments.