Pyrantel
Uses
Pyrantel is used in the treatment of parasitic heartworm infections in dogs
How it Works
Pyrantel is an heartworm preventative or known as anthelmintic which is prescribed for use in dogs. Pyrantel works by destroying heartworm larvae. Pyrantel works by causing paralysis of the worms and removing them out of the body.
Common Side effects
Animals which use Pyrantel may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Dizziness,
Vomiting,
Diarrhea,
Excessive weight loss,
Loss of appetite,
Dilated pupils,
Tremors or convulsions
Praziquantel
Uses
Praziquantel is used in the treatment of human parasite infections, schistosoma infections.
How it Works
Praziquantel is known as an anthelmintic. Praziquantel works for human parasite infections by stopping the insect larvae from growing and spreading. Praziquantel affects the permeability of the cell membrane by making it weaker thereby killing the worms.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Praziquantel may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abnormal liver function tests,
Hair loss,
Fever,
Dizziness,
Abdominal pain,
Vertigo
Febantel
Uses
Febantel works in the treatment to eliminate roundworm and tapeworm infections.
How it Works
Febantel works by blocking the glucose uptake and affecting the parasite`s metabolism, it helps to ensure that the parasite fully uses up its energy reserves, and it eventually dies.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Febantel may suffer from such side effects;
Sickness,
Vomiting,
Loose stools,
Decrease in appetite,
Gastrointestinal or digestive reactions