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Pyrantel

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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)  an antinematodal agent   
Pharmacological Action Antinematodal Agents; Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents
Examples Pyrantel Pamoate; Pyrantel Tartrate
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSourceDrugs*
pyrantel citrate  5685-86-9   Pyrantel/*analogs & derivatives. Am J Vet Res 1981;42(5):871
quantrel  0   Drug Combinations Pyrantel/*analogs & derivatives. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health 1980;11(4):502
oxantel  36531-26-7   Pyrantel/*analogs & derivatives. Am J Trop Med Hyg 24(4):563;1976; Am J Trop Med Hyg 25(6):914;1976; Drugs 15 (Suppl 1):70-78;1978; Drugs 15 (Suppl 1):94;1978; Proc Soc Exptl Biol Med 139(2):394;1972

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