Antiparasitics are a class of
medications which are indicated for the treatment of
infection by parasites such as nematodess, cestodes,
trematodes, infectious protozoa, and amoebas.
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Antinematodes
- Mebendazole (for most nematode infections)
Pyrantel pamoate (for most nematode infections)
Thiabendazole (for roundworm infections)
Diethycarbazine (for treatment of Lymphatic filariasis)
Anticestodes
- Niclosamide (for tapeworm infections)
Parziquantel (for tapeworm infections)
Antitrematodes
- Parziquantel
Antiamoebics
- Rifampin
Amphotericin B
Antiprotozoals
- Melarsoprol (for treatment of sleeping sickness caused by Trypanosoma brucei)