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Pyrantel

Medical Definition: A depolarizing neuromuscular-blocking agent, that causes persistent nicotinic activation resulting in spastic paralysis of susceptible nematodes. It is a drug of second-choice after benzimidazoles for treatment of ascariasis, hookworm, and pinworm infections, being effective after a single dose. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p920)
Guide Notes: an antinematodal agent
CAS Type 1 Name: CAS Number: 15686-83-6
Pyrantel Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Pyrantel Pamoate - Broad spectrum antinematodal anthelmintic used also in veterinary medicine.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Pyrantel Tartrate - Broad spectrum anthelmintic for livestock.

Pyrantel Medical Definitions and Terms

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