Fenadiazole
Fenadiazole
Fenadiazole (pronunciation: feh-nuh-dye-uh-zohl) is a synthetic antiparasitic agent used in veterinary medicine. It is primarily used to treat parasitic worm infections in animals.
Etymology
The term "Fenadiazole" is derived from the chemical structure of the compound. "Fen" is short for phenyl, a common component in many synthetic drugs. "Diazole" refers to the diazole ring, a five-membered ring structure containing two nitrogen atoms, which is a key part of the compound's structure.
Usage
Fenadiazole is used in the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infections in animals, including nematodes, cestodes, and trematodes. It works by inhibiting the metabolic processes of the parasites, leading to their death.
Related Terms
- Antiparasitic: A type of drug used to treat infections caused by parasites.
- Nematodes: A type of parasitic worm, also known as roundworms.
- Cestodes: A type of parasitic worm, also known as tapeworms.
- Trematodes: A type of parasitic worm, also known as flukes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fenadiazole
- Wikipedia's article - Fenadiazole
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