Niclosamide
Niclosamide
Niclosamide (pronounced: nick-loh-sah-mide) is an anthelmintic medication used to treat tapeworm infections. It is not generally effective against other worms such as pinworms or roundworms. It is taken by mouth.
Etymology
The term "Niclosamide" is derived from the chemical name 2',5-dichloro-4'-nitrosalicylanilide.
Usage
Niclosamide is used to treat infections caused by tapeworms. It works by killing the tapeworm and enabling it to be expelled from the body through the digestive system. It is not effective against other types of worms, such as pinworms or roundworms.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Niclosamide include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as an allergic reaction or liver damage.
Related Terms
- Anthelmintic: A type of medication used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms.
- Tapeworm: A type of parasitic worm that can cause infections in humans.
- Pinworm: A small, thin, white roundworm that commonly infects the intestines and rectum of humans.
- Roundworm: A type of parasitic worm that can cause infections in humans.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Niclosamide
- Wikipedia's article - Niclosamide
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