Pyrantel Pamoate
Pyrantel Pamoate Information

About Pyrantel Pamoate

Pyrantel Pamoate is a tetrahydropyrimidine derivative, a broad spectrum anthelmintic agent. Pyrantel Pamoate is highly effective in infections caused by pinworm, Ascaris and trichostrongylus orientalis infections. Pyrantel Pamoate is effective against mature and immature forms of susceptible helminths.

Indications

Pyrantel Pamoate is primarily indicated in conditions like GI infections, Helminth infection.

Contraindication

Pyrantel Pamoate

Side Effects

The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Pyrantel Pamoate are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Abdominal cramping pain.

Warnings

Pyrantel should be used with caution in patients with liver disease or anemia or if patients have ever had a bad reaction to this medication previously. It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.

High Risk Groups

If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.