Mebendazole
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Product Name :
Mebendazole
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Therapeuric Category :
Anthelmintic
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EDMF/CTD :
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CEP :
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USDMF :
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Molecular Weight :
295.30 g /mol
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Molecular Formula :
C16H13N3O3
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Trade Name :
Vermox
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Originator :
Repos Pharma
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CAS NO :
31431-39-7
Application
Mebendazole is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.Mebendazole is used to treat infectionscaused by worms such as whipworm, pinworm,roundworm,and hookworm.
General Description
Mebendazole (MBZ) is a medication used to treat a number of parasitic worm infestations.[3] This includes ascariasis, pinworm disease, hookworm infections, guinea worm infections, hydatid disease, and giardia, among others.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3]Mebendazole is usually well tolerated.[3] Common side effects include headache, vomiting, and ringing in the ears.[3] If used at large doses it may cause bone marrow suppression.[3] It is unclear if it is safe in pregnancy.[3] Mebendazole is a broad-spectrum antihelminthic agent of the benzimidazole type.