Thiabendazole
Thiabendazole
Thiabendazole (pronounced: thye-a-BEN-da-zole) is a medication primarily used to treat an array of parasitic worm infestations. It is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic, effective against roundworms, hookworms, and a variety of other worm infections.
Etymology
The term "Thiabendazole" is derived from its chemical structure, which includes a thiazole ring (a type of organic compound) and a benzimidazole ring (another type of organic compound). The prefix "thia-" refers to the presence of sulfur in the thiazole ring, while "-bendazole" refers to the benzimidazole component.
Usage
Thiabendazole is used to treat infections caused by a variety of parasites, including roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms. It works by preventing the worms from absorbing glucose, which they need to survive.
Side Effects
Common side effects of Thiabendazole include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and dizziness. In rare cases, it can cause more serious side effects such as yellowing eyes/skin, severe stomach/abdominal pain, or persistent nausea/vomiting.
Related Terms
- Anthelmintic: A type of drug that is used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms.
- Parasite: An organism that lives in or on another organism (its host) and benefits by deriving nutrients at the host's expense.
- Roundworms: A type of parasitic worm that can cause infections in humans.
- Hookworms: Another type of parasitic worm that can cause infections in humans.
- Whipworms: A type of parasitic worm that can cause infections in humans.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thiabendazole
- Wikipedia's article - Thiabendazole
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