Broad-spectrum antihelminthic drugs, which are intended for the treatment of people, are quite effective in combating parasitic microorganisms, unicellular organisms and worms. What is the principle of action of drugs of this type? What effective antihelminthic drugs are considered the best? What are the contraindications for their use? How safe are these drugs for patients, and what do people write about their use in their reviews? We will talk about all this further.
Medication group description
Anthelmintic drugs are considered effective pharmaceutical development, which has a special and characteristic composition. The special composition allows these drugs to successfully cope with various parasites, regardless of their location and method of penetration into the human body.
The action of anthelminticsdrugs is that they are sent directly to the treatment of mixed invasion. In the event that the infection occurred at once by several types of worms and pathogenic microorganisms, then medicines with a narrow focus become ineffective for treatment. And the process of such therapy will stretch for a longer period, not to mention the cost. It will not only be more expensive, but it will also be more difficult for the body to endure such treatment.
The modern pharmaceutical market offers a wide range of antihelminthic drugs that kill various parasites. But most often they use reliable and proven means, from the list below, we will consider them in more detail.
Using Nemozol
"Nemozol" is a product that cleanses the body of adult parasites, and, in addition, of eggs and helminth larvae. Since "Nemozol" is a very powerful medicine, it has contraindications, against which it is not prescribed to pregnant women and people who have weakened immunity.
This broad spectrum antihelminthic has been used successfully in the treatment of worms. And the list of its contraindications is relatively small. The cost is quite affordable for all patients. Speaking of intestinal infections, it should be noted that "Nemozol" acts on parasites by a point method. This function is performed directly by the main element of the composition, which is called albendazole.
After some time after taking the antihelminthic drug begins to work. As a rule, the therapeutic effect is achieved afterday. Worms begin to leave the body and are washed out with feces. They can come out still alive or in a digested form. Tests of this drug have shown its effectiveness in the treatment of diseases such as toxocariasis, ascariasis, trichinosis, teniosis, enterobiasis, hookworm, necatoriasis, strongyloidiasis, clonorchiasis, giardiasis in childhood, opisthorchiasis, echinococcosis and neurocysticercosis.
How to properly use this antihelminthic drug for children?
"Nemozol": a method of treating children under two years of age
For the treatment of toxocariasis in children under two years of age, this medication is taken orally only once, in a volume of 10 milliliters of syrup. For patients who are older than two years, including adults, you need to increase the dosage to 20 milliliters. The duration of the treatment course of toxocariasis is ten days. Mixed infections require 20 milliliters of the product, which should be taken in the morning and evening. The entire treatment course lasts three days. Alveolar echinococcus is treated according to the following scheme:
- Those who weigh sixty kilograms or more take only one tablet per day.
- Patients who are lighter than 60 kilograms are forcing doctors to be more careful, so a daily dosage of 15 micrograms per kilogram of weight is calculated for them.
Neurocistercosis in children involves infection with worms of the brain. Children are prescribed a wide-spectrum antihelminthic drug "Nemozol" 400 milligrams in the morning and evening. The duration of therapy varies from a week to one month. The product is sometimes taken for preventive purposes. In the event that the patient has regular contact with animals or often lives in a dangerous environment, it is recommended to take one Nemozol tablet once a year.
What other human anthelmintics are commercially available?
Using Vermox
Despite the many positive aspects, antihelminthic drugs have a whole list of side effects, and, in addition, contraindications. Therefore, patients within the framework of treatment should only use the recommendations of the doctor who examines and conducts the treatment process. Each specialist selects the most suitable anthelmintic agent for a particular patient.
"Vermox" is considered the best antihelminthic drug that helps to cope with the most common types of worms. Parasites under the influence of the agent cannot absorb glucose, which is the most important food for worms. This can lead to the death of parasites within a few days after taking the medicine. The effect of "Vermox" on the human body is considered mild, so children and the elderly may well be treated with it. With therapy, it is possible to cope with diseases such as ascariasis, enterobiasis, trichocephalosis, hookworm, trichinosis, echinococcosis, teniosis, strongyloidiasis, alveococcosis, capillariasis and mixed helminthiasis.
In the event that a person hastrichinosis, he is prescribed three doses of this medicine at 400 milligrams a day. Teniasis, along with ascariasis, trichuriasis and mixed helminthiasis, are treated with one tablet in the morning and evening. The general course against the background of these diseases is only three days.
It should be noted that there is no universal and common opinion as to which antiparasitic drug is the best. Much depends on the specific situation and the patient himself. Therefore, it is best to trust directly the opinion of your attending physician, who will take into account the characteristics of the parasites, and, in addition, the general state of he alth, weight and age of the patient.
How to choose an antihelminthic drug for a person?
Choosing a cheap analogue
At every age, people can face the problem of worms in their bodies. Therapy is always carried out with anthelmintic drugs. Pharmacists offer patients a huge range of medicines that help in such problems. Medicines can differ not only in name and range of effects, but also in cost. I must say that almost every expensive anthelmintic type product has its own analogue from the cheap range.
When choosing a medication, be sure to read the instructions that describe the indications with the composition. This will help to notice that a cheap medicine is identical to an expensive one. Most often, patients buy inexpensive products containing active ingredients in the form of albendazole, levamisole, pyrantel peomat and mebendazole.
The products developed on their basis are distinguished by a special technique for the destruction of helminths. Let's get acquainted with cheap analogues that contain the active ingredients necessary for treatment. Thus, when there is not enough money to purchase antihelminthic drugs in large quantities for long-term therapy, it is best to turn to cheap analogues.
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Drugs based on Pyrantel peomat
The peculiarity of this main component of most antihelminthic drugs lies in its unique ability to immobilize helminths. Medicines based on this substance successfully destroy adult and young parasites. Pyrantel peomat is the basis for the following medicines:
- Anthelminthic drug of wide action "Pirantel". This product is not suitable for breastfeeding women. Rarely prescribed for pregnant women. The drug is produced in the form of suspensions and tablets. The dose of admission is calculated individually according to the severity of the course of the disease. The cost of funds starts from sixty rubles.
- Medication "Helmintox" is available in tablets or in the form of a suspension. They treat ascariasis along with hookworm. It can be used to treat babies. The minimum price is one hundred rubles.
- Means "Nemocide" is produced in the form of a suspension or tablets. For children under three years of age, suspensions should be given. The dose is calculated according to the patient's body weight. The minimum cost is ninety rubles.
It should be noted that for pregnant women this branch of analogs, which is based on pyrantel, can be prescribed by a doctor only in small doses. The reason for this is some toxicity compared to drugs that are based on other substances.
Albendazole drugs
Albendazole does not allow worms to absorb glucose. This has a devastating effect on their reproductive function, and, in addition, on the ability to move normally, as a result of which the parasites quickly die. This active element is very effective for killing larvae and adult worms. Based on this substance, the following medicines have been developed:
- Drug "Zentel". This remedy has contraindications for pregnant women. It successfully copes with all types of echinococci and perfectly treats mixed helminthiasis. The dosage is selected individually. The cost is from one hundred rubles or more.
- The drug "Nemozol" has repeatedly proven its effectiveness in the fight against helminths. It is used immediately after surgical removal of echinococcal cysts. The cost of the medicine is in the region of ninety rubles.
- Gelmadol is one of the most effective medicines. It costs around a hundred rubles. True, when feeding and pregnant women should not take it. The dosage of the medicine is determined by the doctor, based on the severity of the symptoms and the severity of the disease.
It is worth noting thatthe action of antihelminthic drugs based on albendazole is toxic, which is taken into account by physicians. Therefore, they are more often used in the treatment of severe forms of pathologies. Albendazole is also used in more expensive products, for example, it is contained in Vormil, the cost of which is two hundred and thirty rubles. Also, this active ingredient is in Aldazol, whose cost is two hundred and forty rubles per pack.
Cheap drugs based on mebendazole
Mebendazole prevents helminths from obtaining energy from glucose, which significantly weakens the parasites. Preparations that are developed on the basis of mebendazole are used for helminthic intestinal invasions. Cheap analogues based on this component include the following medicines:
- Vermakar medicine. They are treated with trichuriasis with enterobiasis. Contraindications for use are liver failure along with pregnancy. The minimum cost is eighty rubles.
- Drug "Telmox". They successfully treat enterobiasis, and, in addition, trichuriasis. The dose for each patient is selected by the doctor individually. The cost starts from one hundred rubles.
- Vormin drug. Echinococcosis is treated with this medicine along with trichuriasis, enterobiasis and mixed helminthiasis. This is a cheap medicine, whose cost starts from fifty rubles.
It is important to emphasize that if the patient takes analogues based on this active ingredient, then he needs to refrain from alcohol, fried, and, in addition, fatty foods. While taking these medicationsthere is a possibility of side effects in the form of nausea, diarrhea and dizziness.
Levamisole-based products
Levamisole does not allow helminths to replenish their energy, because of which they die as a result. The positive side of such medicines is that they enhance the immunity of patients. Pharmacists today produce two products based on this substance: Decaryl and Levamisole. These medicines are used in the treatment of such ailments as strongloidosis along with ascariasis, trichuriasis, necatoriasis, enterobiasis, hookworm and toxoplasmosis. Among other things, against the background of the treatment of sinusitis, warts, herpes and stomatitis, these drugs are prescribed to enhance immunity. Antihelminthic drugs for humans for the prevention of helminthiasis are also very effective.
Now let's find out what people say in their reviews of these products.
Patient testimonials
People are predominantly treated with deworming drugs when they regularly interact with pets. Pet lovers write that even though the necessary hygiene standards are observed, the risk of helminthic infection of the body remains quite high. To solve this problem, buyers report that they use such an antihelminthic drug as Decaris. By the way, as people say, it is suitable not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of such diseases.
Parents of children with pinworms advise using a broad-spectrum dewormeractions "Nemozol". Children take it in the form of suspensions. Adult helminths with larvae die from this drug. As an additional plus of this remedy, people call a small list of side effects. In the event that you follow the instructions, you will be able to recover quickly enough. Thus, this drug, according to the comments, is recognized as a very effective antihelminthic option. Thanks to him, intestinal parasites in humans are excreted quickly enough. But before you take it, you should read the list of contraindications, which include diseases of the liver, hematopoietic system and personal intolerance.
Many at first prefer to solve the problem of infection with helminths using folk methods. As people admit in their reviews, most often it does not bring any results to them, so they still have to see a doctor.
Doctors often prescribe a broad-spectrum antihelminthic drug like Albendazole, according to patients. This drug, according to the stories of consumers, also copes well with the destruction of worms. It is noted that after its use it is possible to completely recover from parasites, and the symptoms of infection do not recur. Therefore, many are confident that therapy with this remedy has a positive result. In addition, they write about Albendazole that it is quite easily tolerated by the body.
Anthelmintic reviews don't end there.
Praise buyers and medicine undercalled Vermox. It is noted that it also helps in the fight against intestinal parasites, and people do not notice any side effects, so patients tolerate the treatment quite easily.
Thus, at present there is a fairly large list of drugs that are aimed at combating certain types of parasites. Therefore, in a timely world, it is quite possible to destroy helminths and completely get rid of them. The only difficulty lies in choosing the best remedy for a particular patient. It should be borne in mind that the peculiarity of the body along with the course of the disease in all patients is completely different. In this case, you need a specialist who can take into account all the factors in order to select the optimal dose of the drug.
Thanks to anthelmintic drugs, it is possible to easily cope with various parasites and get decent treatment results. But given that such medications affect not only helminths, but also the patient's body, they can only be taken strictly according to the doctor's instructions.
