Taeniacide
Taeniacide is a type of anthelmintic drug that is specifically used to treat tapeworm infections. The term is derived from Taenia, the genus name for a type of tapeworm, and -cide, which means to kill.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Taeniacides are a subset of anthelmintic drugs, which are used to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections. These drugs work by either killing the parasites or expelling them from the body. Taeniacides specifically target tapeworms, which are a type of flatworm that can cause a variety of health problems in humans and animals.
Types of Taeniacides[edit | edit source]
There are several types of taeniacides available, including:
- Praziquantel: This is the most commonly used taeniacide. It works by causing severe spasms and paralysis in the tapeworm, which allows it to be expelled from the body.
- Niclosamide: This drug is also effective against tapeworms. It works by inhibiting the tapeworm's ability to absorb glucose, effectively starving it to death.
- Albendazole and Mebendazole: These drugs are broad-spectrum anthelmintics that can also be used to treat tapeworm infections.
Usage and Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Taeniacides are typically taken orally, and the dosage will depend on the specific drug and the severity of the infection. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In rare cases, more serious side effects such as allergic reactions or neurological symptoms may occur.
See Also[edit | edit source]
| Taeniacide Resources | |
|---|---|
|
 |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
