Anthelminthics are used to treat parasitic infections. They work by preventing the parasite from absorbing any nutrients which will weaken it and kill it.
Anthelminthics are used to treat parasitic worm infections, such as tapeworm and fluke infections. These medications work in different ways to kill worms. Anthelminthics come as oral tablets. Examples include albendazole (Albenza), praziquantel (Biltricide), and moxidectin.
ALBENDAZOLE treats infections caused by parasites, such as tapeworms. It works by killing the parasite. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
TRICLABENDAZOLE treats infections caused by parasites, such as flatworms. It works by killing the parasite. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
PRAZIQUANTEL treats infections caused by parasites, such as flatworms. It works by killing the parasite. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria or viruses.
Moxidectin is part of the Anthelminthics class and treats Parasitic Infection. Anthelminthics are used to treat parasitic infections. They work by preventing the parasite from absorbing any nutrients which will weaken it and kill it. Moxidectin is only available as a brand name drug.
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