Products Pyrvinium is commercially available as an oral suspension and in the form of dragées. It is no longer available in many countries. Structure and properties Pyrvinium (C26H28N3+, Mr = 382.5 g/mol) is present in pharmaceuticals as pyrvinium embonate or pyrvinium pamoate. Pyrvinium embonate is an orange-red to orange-brown powder with almost no odor and … Pyrvinium
Products Various veterinary drugs containing praziquantel are on the market in many countries. In contrast, no human drugs are registered. Human drugs are also available in Germany, the United States, and other countries, such as Biltricide film-coated tablets. Structure and properties Praziquantel (C19H24N2O2, Mr = 312.4 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists as a white … Praziquantel
Products In Germany, niclosamide is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets (Yomesan). In many countries, the drug is not registered. Structure and properties Niclosamide (C13H8Cl2N2O4, Mr = 327.1 g/mol) is a chlorinated and nitrated benzamide and salicylic acid derivative. It exists as yellowish white to yellowish fine crystals and is practically insoluble in … Niclosamide
Products Mebendazole is commercially available in the form of tablets (Vermox). It has been approved in many countries since 1974. Structure and properties Mebendazole (C15H13N3O3, Mr = 295.3 g/mol) is a benzimidazole derivative and a carbamate. It exists as a white powder that is practically insoluble in water. Effects Mebendazole (ATC P02CA01) has antihelminthic properties. … Mebendazole
Products Pyrantel is commercially available in the form of chewable tablets and oral suspension and is available in many countries without a doctor’s prescription (Cobantril, originally: Combantrin). It has been approved since 1971 and is also commonly used as a veterinary drug. Structure and properties Pyrantel (C11H14N2S, Mr = 206.3 g/mol) is present in the … Pyrantel
