Flubendazole versus mebendazole in intestinal helminthic infections.
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In a double-blind study the vermicidal effect of flubendazole, a new benzimidazole derivative, was evaluated and compared to mebendazole. Both drugs were administered in a single dose of 600 mg. While in the treatment of Ascaris and hookworm infestations flubendazole and mebendazole showed a similar efficacy, mebendazole seemed to be slightly superior in the treatment of trichuriasis. Both drugs were well tolerated and no side effects were observed even in patients with a heavy worm load.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta tropica
دوره 39 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1982