Tiabendazole
Tiabendazole
Tiabendazole (pronounced tee-ah-BEN-da-zole) is a medication primarily used to treat parasitic worm infections. It is also known as Mintezol, a brand name under which it is marketed.
Etymology
The name "Tiabendazole" is derived from its chemical structure, which is a fusion of a thiazole ring and a benzimidazole ring. The prefix "Tia-" comes from "thiazole", and "-bendazole" from "benzimidazole".
Usage
Tiabendazole is used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections, including strongyloidiasis, trichinosis, capillariasis, and toxocariasis. It works by preventing the worms from absorbing glucose, which they need to survive.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Tiabendazole include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and dizziness. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as hepatitis and neutropenia.
Related Terms
- Anthelmintic: A type of drug used to treat parasitic worm infections. Tiabendazole is a type of anthelmintic.
- Benzimidazole: A type of organic compound that is part of the chemical structure of Tiabendazole.
- Thiazole: Another type of organic compound that is part of the chemical structure of Tiabendazole.
See Also
- Mebendazole: Another benzimidazole anthelmintic used to treat parasitic worm infections.
- Albendazole: A broad-spectrum anthelmintic.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tiabendazole
- Wikipedia's article - Tiabendazole
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