Diphyllobothriasis Medication
- Author: Derek Ryan Linklater, MD; Chief Editor: Burke A Cunha, MD more...
Medication Summary
The goals of pharmacotherapy are to eradicate the infection, to reduce morbidity, and to prevent complications.
Antimicrobials
Class Summary
The agents are used to eradicate the infecting organism.
Niclosamide (Niclocide)
DOC; inhibits mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation and glucose uptake in the parasite.
Praziquantel (Biltricide)
Increases cell membrane permeability in susceptible worms, resulting in loss of intracellular calcium, massive contractions, and paralysis of musculature. Swallow tabs with liquid during meals. Keeping tabs in mouth may result in bitter taste that can produce nausea or vomiting.
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