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Last Updated: Aug 6th, 2008 - 09:50:39 |
Albenza
Albendazole (al-BEN-da-zole) is used to treat infections caused by worms. Albendazole works by keeping the worm from absorbing sugar (glucose), so that the worm loses energy and dies.
Elimite
ELIMITE® (permethrin) 5% Cream is a topical scabicidal agent for the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). It is available in an off-white, vanishing cream base. ELIMITE® Cream is for topical use only.
Eurax
This cream two active ingredients, hydrocortisone and crotamiton. Hydrocortisone is a type of medicine known as a corticosteroid (or steroid). Corticosteroids are hormones that are produced naturally by the adrenal glands, and have many important functions, including control of inflammatory responses. Hydrocortisone is the same as the natural corticosteroid, cortisol, and is used to decrease inflammation in the skin.
Introduction: Parasitic Conditions
Parasitic Conditions: There are many different sizes of parasites including single-celled protozoa and multi-celled parasites like worms, flukes, and even insects. Some other small parasitic creatures are called filaria, richettsias and spirochettes. Fungi and yeasts are parasitic plants.
Vermox
Mebendazole is a medication that is used to treat certain types of parasitic worm infections. It works by interfering with proteins in either the worm's intestine or absorptive cells. This leads to the worm not being able to absorb sugars which are essential for its survival. Therefore the energy stores of the worm are depleted, and this leads to it's eventual death within several days. It is used mainly in the treatment of threadworm, however is also used to treat infections of roundworm, whipworm and hookworm.
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