Pyrvinium Pamoate
Pyrvinium Pamoate is an anthelmintic medication primarily used to treat pinworm infections (enterobiasis). It is a cyanine dye compound that works by inhibiting parasite metabolism and energy production, effectively eliminating the intestinal parasites.
An anthelmintic drug used to treat pinworm infections by inhibiting parasite metabolism.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 55347
- Generic
- Pyrvinium Pamoate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Primarily used to treat enterobiasis (pinworm infections). May also have activity against other intestinal parasites such as threadworms.
Acts as a potent inhibitor of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation in parasites. It disrupts energy metabolism by interfering with glucose uptake and utilization, leading to parasite immobilization and death.
Typically administered as a single oral dose with a repeat dose recommended 2 weeks later to eliminate newly hatched eggs. May cause red-orange discoloration of stool and vomitus. Household contacts should often be treated simultaneously to prevent reinfection. Consult a healthcare provider for appropriate dosing and treatment duration.
Official drug label
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