Mebendazole
Mebendazole
Mebendazole (pronounced meh-BEN-da-zole) is a type of anthelmintic medication used primarily to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
Etymology
The term "Mebendazole" is derived from the chemical name methyl 5-benzoylbenzimidazole-2-carbamate. The name is a combination of the words "methyl," referring to the methyl group in its chemical structure, "benzoyl," referring to the benzoyl group, and "benzimidazole," referring to the benzimidazole class of compounds to which Mebendazole belongs.
Usage
Mebendazole works by preventing worms from absorbing sugars which they need to survive. This depletes the energy stores of the worms, leading to their death within a few days. It is used to treat infections caused by whipworm, hookworm, roundworm, pinworm, and other types of parasitic worms.
Related Terms
- Anthelmintic: A type of drug used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms.
- Parasitic worm: A type of parasite that lives inside the body of its host.
- Whipworm: A type of roundworm that lives in the large intestine of humans.
- Hookworm: A type of parasitic worm that lives in the small intestine of its host.
- Roundworm: A type of worm that can live in the intestines of humans and animals.
- Pinworm: A small, thin, white roundworm that commonly infects the intestines and rectum of humans.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mebendazole
- Wikipedia's article - Mebendazole
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