| Name | Pyrantel Pamoate |
| Classes |
Antiinfective Agent Anthelmintic/Antiparasitic |
| Diseases |
Infectious Disease Worm Infection |
Bangla
EnglishPyrantel Pamoate
Pyrantel is an antihelmintic medication. Pyrantel acts as a neuromuscular blocker in parasites. As a results it renders the parasites paralyzed.
Ascariasis
- Adult: Doses are expressed as pyrantel pamoate base. Alternative agent: Usual dose: 10-11 mg/kg as a single dose. Max: 1,000 mg/dose.
Enterobiasis
- Adult: Doses are expressed as pyrantel pamoate base. Usual dose: 10-11 mg/kg as a single dose, repeated after 2 weeks to prevent reinfection. Max: 1,000 mg/dose.
Child: ≥2 years Same as adult dose.
The following side effects were reported with Pyrantel-
- Nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal pain
- diarrhoea
- anorexia
Pyrantel and piperazine should not used concomitantly as the antagonize each other.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to pyrantel.
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