Triclabendazole
Triclabendazole is an anthelmintic medication used to treat fascioliasis, an infection caused by liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica). It is the preferred treatment for both acute and chronic phases of the infection, working by targeting the parasite's ability to absorb nutrients. The medication is administered orally and is effective against all stages of the liver fluke lifecycle.
Triclabendazole is an oral anthelmintic drug used to treat liver fluke infections (fascioliasis).
Key facts at a glance
- ATC
- P02BX04
- RxNorm
- 2118525
- Generic
- Triclabendazole
- Class
- atc-p02
- Brands
- Egaten
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- oral
- Forms
- tablet
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of fascioliasis caused by Fasciola hepatica and Fasciola gigantica in both acute and chronic phases. It is the first-line treatment recommended by the World Health Organization for this parasitic infection.
As an anthelmintic, triclabendazole works by disrupting the parasite's energy metabolism and damaging its tegument (outer protective layer), leading to immobilization and death of the liver flukes.
Administered orally, typically as a single or two-dose regimen. May cause mild side effects such as abdominal pain or diarrhea. Effectiveness should be confirmed through follow-up stool examination. Not typically used in pregnant women unless benefits outweigh risks.
Official drug label
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