Triclabendazole
Egaten (triclabendazole) is an anthelmintic medication specifically developed to treat fascioliasis, a parasitic infection caused by liver flukes. It is the first and only WHO-prequalified medication for this condition and is particularly important for treating both acute and chronic phases of the infection. This brand-name drug is often used in endemic regions where liver fluke exposure is common.
Egaten is an antiparasitic medication used to treat liver fluke infections (fascioliasis).
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2118607
- Generic
- Egaten
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Egaten is indicated for the treatment of fascioliasis, a parasitic disease caused by liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica). It is effective against both the acute and chronic phases of the infection and is used in both children and adults who have been diagnosed with this condition.
Egaten contains triclabendazole, which works by damaging the tegument (outer protective layer) of the liver fluke parasites. This damage impairs the parasite's ability to survive and reproduce within the host's body, allowing the immune system to eliminate the infection.
Egaten is generally well-tolerated, though side effects may include abdominal pain, nausea, or headache. It is typically administered as a single or two-dose regimen. Patients should always take this medication under medical supervision and complete the full course of treatment as prescribed.
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