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[Anthelmintics]
1Academisch Medisch Centrum, afd. Inwendige Geneeskunde, Amsterdam.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|September 30, 1998
Summary
Five key anthelmintics effectively treat most helminth infections in the Netherlands. However, neurocysticercosis presents treatment challenges, potentially requiring surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Infectious Diseases
- Tropical Medicine
Context:
- Overview of anthelmintic drug availability in the Netherlands.
- Focus on treatments for helminth infections, both indigenous and imported.
- Highlights specific challenges in treating neurocysticercosis.
Purpose:
- To list and categorize available anthelmintic medications in the Netherlands.
- To assess the efficacy of these drugs against helminth infections.
- To identify limitations in current pharmacotherapy for specific conditions like neurocysticercosis.
Summary:
- Registered anthelmintics in the Netherlands include albendazole, mebendazole, and praziquantel.
- Additionally, ivermectin and diethylcarbamazine are available but not registered.
- These five medications effectively manage most helminth infections, but neurocysticercosis may necessitate surgical treatment.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive guide to anthelmintic treatments for clinicians in the Netherlands.
- Informs treatment strategies for a wide range of helminthic parasitic infections.
- Underscores the need for alternative or adjunctive therapies for complex cases like neurocysticercosis.