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Pyrantel  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

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)

Broader concept

Synonym(s)

  • 15686-83-6 (Pyrantel)
  • 4QIH0N49E7
  • Pyrimidine, 1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl-2-(2-(2-thienyl)ethenyl)-, (E)-

In other languages

  • French

  • 15686-83-6 (Pyrantel)
  • 4QIH0N49E7
  • Pyrimidine, 1,4,5,6-tetrahydro-1-methyl-2-(2-(2-thienyl)ethenyl)-, (E)-

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-FXLPPJS7-2

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