Antiparasitic drugs for humans of a wide spectrum

Antiparasitic drugs are a group of medicines, the action of which is aimed at combating various types of parasites that enter the human body in different ways. Medicines can contain several components or only one substance; they are selected individually for the patient, depending on the type of pathogen of the parasitic disease. The medicines are available in several dosage forms, which allows them to be prescribed for children and adults.

Classification of drugs

Today in pharmacies you can find many drugs with different properties. Experts divide all antiparasitic drugs into several groups.

Group of funds	Peculiarities
Medicines for the treatment of nematosis	A group of medicines, the action of which is aimed directly at the destruction of nematodes, for example, ascaris, pinworms, whipworms and some other organisms. The drugs help destroy parasites, help cleanse the intestines from their waste products. Most often, patients are prescribed Dekaris, Vermox, Albendazole, Pirantel. insta story viewer
Means for the treatment of trematodes	Medicines of this group act directly on trematodes. They are less common and less frequently prescribed. The drugs are highly effective, destroy bacteria, disrupting their mobility and protective shell. For several days, there is a complete cleansing of the intestines from parasites and their waste products. The most popular representative of the group is Chloxil and preparations based on the component of the same name.
Medicines to combat cestodosis	Cestodoses do not so often affect the human body, but if they are detected during the examination prescribe medications, the active components of which act on pathogens, disrupt their metabolic processes. This leads to the death of parasites and the elimination of their waste products. The components are active against pork and bovine tapeworm. The ability to destroy dwarf tapeworm and broad tapeworm is noted. Most often, patients are prescribed Niclosamide and Fenasal, since pharmaceutical companies do not produce so many drugs with similar properties.
Preparations for the treatment of parasitic pathologies provoked by several types of pathogens	Broad-spectrum agents are used for the treatment of combined helminthiasis, in which several types of parasites are found in the human body. Praziquantel is considered the most popular member of the group. Patients may also be prescribed Biltricide

A specific medication can only be prescribed by a specialist after a diagnostic examination.

Antiparasitic drugs for humans can also be divided depending on the mechanism of their effect on helminths.

The main groups of funds:

• Medicines that affect the motility of parasites in the intestines. Such funds have a paralytic effect on the neuromuscular system, which leads to paralysis of the helminth, followed by its excretion from the intestines with feces. The most effective medicines of the group are Albendazole, Piperazine, Tetramisole.
• Drugs that enhance intestinal motility and provoke the rapid elimination of helminths. Means impair the ability of parasites to attach to the intestinal walls, which leads to their rapid evacuation during emptying. The main representative of the group is Arecolin.
• Medicines that violate the integrity of the helminth cuticle. As a result, parasites are processed under the influence of digestive juices and excreted with feces. The most effective means of this group is Fenasal, but Dichlorophene can also be prescribed to patients.

When choosing, a specialist takes into account the peculiarities of the course of the pathological condition and the presence of concomitant deviations in the patient.

The best drugs from the pharmacy

In pharmacies, patients can purchase medicines at different prices and with different components in the composition, but some medicines are used more often.

Vermox

Anthelmintic drug of a wide spectrum of action, which contains the component mebendazole. The mechanism of action of the drug is based on the ability of the main substance to disrupt metabolic processes in the body of helminths, which leads to their death, followed by excretion during bowel movements.

The effectiveness of the drug in diagnosing enterobiasis, trichocephalosis and ascariasis is noted. The medication is available for purchase in the form of a suspension, which is more often prescribed for children, as well as tablets used for therapy in adults.

The instruction for the medicine involves taking it according to different schemes, depending on the specific form of the parasitic disease:

• With enterobiasis, the agent is taken orally at a dosage of 100 mg once. Children from 2 to 10 years old also use the medicine once, but in a dosage of 25-50 mg.
• With ascariasis, the duration of the course is 3 days, the dosage for an adult is 100 mg, for a child - 50 mg.
• With trichinosis, the drug is taken in a dose of 200 mg for 3 days in a row, after which the rate is increased to 400 mg and taken daily for the next 7 days.

The drug is not used in the treatment of patients under 2 years of age, patients with intolerance to the components of the composition, as well as ulcerative colitis. Contraindications include Crohn's disease, intestinal obstruction, internal bleeding. Pregnant and lactating women are not prescribed medication.

When applied, complications may appear in the form of headaches, stool disorders, nausea. Sometimes patients develop allergic reactions, accompanied by a rash, irritation and severe itching of the skin. The cost of the funds starts from 90 rubles, but can be 120-130 rubles.

Zentel

Antiparasitic drugs may contain albendazole and are often used in humans when diagnosing nematosis, cestodosis, trematodosis and some other types of parasitic pathologies. The drug in the form of tablets is most often used to treat adult patients. Albendazole disrupts the metabolism in the body of helminths, fights not only with adults, but also with larvae.

The death of parasites occurs quickly, the body is cleansed of their waste products. Prescribe a remedy, even if the skin is affected by parasites, and not just the intestines. The course usually lasts 3 days, the daily dosage for an adult is 400 mg, but it can be increased according to individual indications, if necessary.

The drug is not prescribed for pregnant and lactating women, patients with allergies to the components of the composition, as well as intestinal obstruction. If the patient is diagnosed with an acute peptic ulcer of the stomach or intestines, the medicine is contraindicated.

During therapy, negative reactions may appear:

• Acute urticaria.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting attacks.
• Pain in the intestines.
• Stool disorder.
• Itching of the skin.
• Dizziness.
• Decreased or increased appetite.

If complications appear, you must stop using and visit a doctor. The cost of the product ranges from 1400-1800 rubles.

Pirantel

An anthelmintic agent that contains pyrantel as the main active ingredient. The substance is effective in the fight against roundworms and many other types of helminths. The mechanism of action of the drug is based on the ability of the main substance to paralyze the neuromuscular system helminth, which leads to the impossibility of its attachment to the intestinal walls and excretion with feces masses.

The drug is prescribed for patients with ascariasis, enterobiasis, and non-kotorosis. It is produced in tablet form for oral administration. Tablets are used in a dosage of 750-1000 mg, depending on the severity of the manifestations and the type of parasitic disease. The duration of the course is 5-7 days, sometimes it is necessary to use it within 10 days.

The drug is not used in the case of severe inflammatory pathologies of the digestive tract, during the rehabilitation period after undergoing surgery on the internal organs. Contraindications include allergy to the components of the composition or a history of such reactions. When taking the medication, the nervous system may deteriorate, manifested in the form of headache, sleep disorders. In many patients, digestion is disturbed, vomiting and diarrhea are observed.

You can buy the medicine for 60-90 rubles.

Decaris

Antiparasitic drugs for humans based on levomizole are usually used to treat nematoses of various forms and severity. The drug Dekaris also contains levomizole as the main substance and is available in tablet form. The action of the drug is combined, since it not only disrupts metabolic processes in the body of helminths, but also paralyzes parasites.

As a result, their elimination from the body is faster. The medicine is used in courses of 3 days, the daily dosage for the patient is 150 mg. It is allowed to conduct repeated courses after 3 months, if such a need arises. With a mild form of helminthiasis, the agent can be taken once in a dosage of 150 mg with repeated administration of the same dose in 1-2 weeks.

Do not use the medicine for agranulocytosis, allergies to ingredients, during lactation and pregnancy. Children under 3 years of age are not prescribed medication, as well as patients with bone marrow disorders. During the treatment period, the agent can provoke complications in the form of stool disorder, nausea and indigestion. In some cases, patients experience allergic manifestations.

The price of the drug starts from 70 rubles. per package, but may vary depending on the region of distribution.

Biltricide

A drug based on praziquantel, which provokes paralysis of helminths as a result of an increase in the permeability of the cell membrane for potassium ions. They lead to the contraction of the muscle fibers of the parasite, which provokes paralysis.

The medicine is available in tablet form, it is prescribed for clonorchiasis, opisthorchiasis and some other forms of pathologies. The tablets are usually taken once in the amount of 1 piece by mouth with a sufficient amount of water. Re-admission is possible in 2-4 weeks, if necessary.

The drug should not be prescribed to patients with acute diseases of the stomach and intestines, mental disorders in an acute form. The medicine is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women, children under 4 years of age. The tablets can cause headaches, upset stools, and fever. In most cases, the symptoms disappear after a few hours on their own. You can buy tablets for 450-500 rubles.

Nemozole

Antiparasitic drugs for humans often contain albendazole, which provides significant therapeutic benefits. Nemozol has such a component in its composition, therefore it is considered effective. The medication is available in the form of tablets and oral suspension. The second option is more often prescribed to children.

The mechanism of action of the drug is based on the ability of its component to disrupt metabolic processes in helminths, which leads to their rapid death. The drug in the form of a syrup is used to treat children over 1 year old. The dosage for them is 10 ml once.

Adults take 1 tablet as a single dose. Sometimes adults and children need to use the drug in a single dose for 1-4 weeks if the parasitic disease is severe.

During the period of therapy, patients may notice the appearance of negative reactions:

• Hair loss.
• Increased blood pressure.
• Skin rash and itching.
• Pain in the abdomen.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting attacks.
• Stool disorder.

Reactions usually go away on their own after stopping therapy. The cost of the medication is 200-230 rubles.

Sanoksal

The drug is in the form of chewable tablets, which is usually used once and has pronounced antiparasitic properties due to the presence of albendazole as the main ingredient. The mechanism of action of the drug does not differ from other drugs based on the same active ingredient.

The drug disrupts metabolic processes in the body of parasites, cleans the digestive tract of their waste products. Chewable tablets are taken once in the amount of 1 piece. If necessary, you can take it again after 2 weeks at the same dosage.

The medicine is contraindicated in case of allergy to the components of the composition, in patients under 6 years of age, in patients with intestinal obstruction. Adverse reactions are less common with treatment. Sometimes patients report indigestion and headaches, as well as allergic symptoms on the skin.

Wormin

The drug is in tablet form, which contains mebendazole and is prescribed for enterobiasis, echinococcosis and some other pathologies of parasitic origin. The agent is not absorbed in the digestive tract, disrupts the process of assimilation of certain substances in the body of helminths, provoking their death.

Tablets can be used once for 1 piece or for 3 days in the same amount. The specific scheme is determined for each patient individually after examination. Do not use a tablet medicine with intolerance to its components, internal bleeding, viral liver damage. Contraindications include the period of lactation and pregnancy, the patient's age up to 2 years.

Like other drugs with antiparasitic properties, the drug can provoke indigestion, headache, sleep disturbance and an allergic reaction. The cost of the tablets is approximately 140-160 rubles.

Vermacar

Antiparasitic drugs for humans based on mebendazole are most often used today, since they act mildly, disrupting metabolic processes in the parasite's body. Helminths die, are excreted with feces.

The drug Vermacar contains mebendazole, is available in the form of tablets and a suspension for oral use, which is prescribed for children. Adults take tablets once or for 3 days at a dosage of 100 mg. Children are prescribed a suspension, depending on age, the dose may be 25-50 mg, the intake is carried out according to the same scheme as in adult therapy.

Do not use the medication in the treatment of children under 2 years of age, lactating and pregnant women, patients with allergies to the ingredients. Treatment can lead to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and acute urticaria. Usually, all negative manifestations disappear after refusal to take the drug. The cost of the medicine is approximately 200-260 rubles.

Helmintox

Means based on pyrantel with a wide spectrum of antiparasitic activity, available in the form tablets for oral administration and suspension, which is more often used for children when certain indications.

The action of the remedy is aimed at blocking the neuromuscular system of the helminth and its paralysis, followed by natural elimination. The suspension is prescribed for children over 2 years old at a dosage of 5-10 mg per day, depending on the weight of the child. Adults receive tablets at a dosage of 750 mg per day. Reception can be single or repeated 3 days in a row if the course of the pathology is severe.

Do not use the remedy for allergies to components, during the period of bearing a child and breastfeeding. Negative symptoms do not occur so often during treatment, but sometimes patients speak of severe weakness and dizziness, stool disorders and fever. The cost of the medication is 160-240 rubles.

Antiparasitic drugs are often used to treat patients with various forms of helminthiasis. They are indicated for humans when one or more types of parasites are detected, since the absence of therapy leads to an aggravation of symptoms. The choice of the medicine is made by the doctor after the examination.

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