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	~~'''Flubendazole''' is a [[benzimidazole]] derivative used as an [[~~anthelmintic~~]]. It is primarily~~ used to treat [[parasitic worm]] infections ~~in both humans and animals.~~		{{Short description\|An anthelmintic drug used to treat parasitic worm infections}}

	~~==Chemistry==~~		[[File:Flubendazole.svg\|thumb\|right\|Chemical structure of Flubendazole]]
	~~Flubendazole is a white to off-white powder that is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in~~ [[~~dimethyl sulfoxide~~]] ~~(DMSO) and [[dimethylformamide]]. The chemical name for flubendazole is methyl [5-(2-fluorobenzoyl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]carbamate. Its molecular formula is C_16H_12FN_3O_3.~~

	~~==Pharmacology==~~		'''Flubendazole''' is a [[benzimidazole]] anthelmintic drug used primarily in the treatment of [[parasitic worm]] infections. It is particularly effective against [[gastrointestinal nematodes]] and is commonly used in both human and veterinary medicine.
	Flubendazole ~~works by inhibiting the~~ [[~~microtubule~~]] ~~function~~ in the [[~~parasite~~]]~~'s cells, leading to the death of the parasite~~. It is effective against ~~a wide range of parasites, including~~ [[nematodes]]~~, [[cestodes]],~~ and ~~[[trematodes]]~~.

	==~~Medical uses~~==		==Mechanism of Action==
	Flubendazole ~~is used to treat a variety~~ of ~~parasitic worm infections, including~~ [[~~ascariasis~~]], [[~~hookworm~~]] ~~infections~~, [[~~trichuriasis~~]], [[~~strongyloidiasis~~]], and [[~~enterobiasis~~]]~~. It is also used in veterinary medicine to treat a range of animal parasites~~.		Flubendazole works by inhibiting the polymerization of [[tubulin]] into [[microtubules]], which are essential components of the cellular structure in [[eukaryotic cells]]. This disruption of microtubule formation impairs the uptake of glucose by the parasite, leading to energy depletion and eventual death of the worm. The drug is effective against a wide range of nematodes, including those that cause [[ascariasis]], [[trichuriasis]], and [[hookworm]] infections.

	==~~Side effects~~==		==Pharmacokinetics==
	~~Common side effects of flubendazole include [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[diarrhea]]~~, and ~~[[abdominal pain]]~~. ~~In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as [[granulocytopenia]], [[thrombocytopenia]],~~ and ~~[[anemia]]~~.		Flubendazole is poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, which limits its systemic availability but makes it highly effective against intestinal parasites. The drug is metabolized in the liver and excreted primarily in the feces. Its low solubility in water contributes to its limited absorption and systemic distribution.

	==~~History~~==		==Uses in Medicine==
	Flubendazole ~~was first synthesized~~ in ~~the 1970s by~~ [[~~Janssen Pharmaceutica~~]]~~, a Belgian pharmaceutical company. It has since been used worldwide to treat parasitic worm~~ infections ~~in both humans and animals.~~		Flubendazole is used to treat a variety of helminth infections in humans, including:
			* [[Ascariasis]]
			* [[Trichuriasis]]
			* [[Hookworm]] infections
			* [[Enterobiasis]] (pinworm infection)

	==~~See also~~==		In veterinary medicine, flubendazole is used to treat similar infections in animals, particularly in livestock and poultry. It is often administered as a feed additive to control parasitic infections in large groups of animals.

			==Side Effects==
			Flubendazole is generally well-tolerated, with most side effects being mild and transient. Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Rarely, allergic reactions may occur.

			==Safety and Precautions==
			Flubendazole should be used with caution in pregnant women, as animal studies have shown potential teratogenic effects. It is important to follow prescribed dosages and treatment durations to minimize the risk of adverse effects and resistance development.

			==Related Pages==
			* [[Anthelmintic]]
	* [[Benzimidazole]]		* [[Benzimidazole]]
	* [[Anthelmintic]]
	* [[Parasitic worm]]		* [[Parasitic worm]]
			* [[Nematode]]

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	[[Category:Veterinary drugs]]		[[Category:Veterinary drugs]]

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'''Flubendazole''' is a [[benzimidazole]] derivative used as an [[anthelmintic]]. It is primarily used to treat [[parasitic worm]] infections in both humans and animals.

==Chemistry==
Flubendazole is a white to off-white powder that is slightly soluble in water and freely soluble in [[dimethyl sulfoxide]] (DMSO) and [[dimethylformamide]]. The chemical name for flubendazole is methyl [5-(2-fluorobenzoyl)-1H-benzimidazol-2-yl]carbamate. Its molecular formula is C_16H_12FN_3O_3.

==Pharmacology==
Flubendazole works by inhibiting the [[microtubule]] function in the [[parasite]]'s cells, leading to the death of the parasite. It is effective against a wide range of parasites, including [[nematodes]], [[cestodes]], and [[trematodes]].

==Medical uses==
Flubendazole is used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections, including [[ascariasis]], [[hookworm]] infections, [[trichuriasis]], [[strongyloidiasis]], and [[enterobiasis]]. It is also used in veterinary medicine to treat a range of animal parasites.

==Side effects==
Common side effects of flubendazole include [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[diarrhea]], and [[abdominal pain]]. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as [[granulocytopenia]], [[thrombocytopenia]], and [[anemia]].

==History==
Flubendazole was first synthesized in the 1970s by [[Janssen Pharmaceutica]], a Belgian pharmaceutical company. It has since been used worldwide to treat parasitic worm infections in both humans and animals.

==See also==
* [[Benzimidazole]]
* [[Anthelmintic]]
* [[Parasitic worm]]

[[Category:Anthelmintics]]
[[Category:Benzimidazoles]]
[[Category:Veterinary drugs]]

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