P02DA01 - Niclosamide |
Probably not porphyrinogenic |
PNP |
Rationale
Probably not significantly absorbed. Observe that grapefruit juice (CYP-inducer) should be avoided for use as an agent decreasing intestinal mucous secretion in Taenia infections.
Chemical description
Vermicide used against Taenia and Diphyllobothrium. Administered as tablets in a single dose of 2 g (adults). Absorbed only to a very small extent. Inhibitor of CYP2D6.
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References
| # | Citation details | PubMed ID |
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| Porphyria Drug Lists | ||
| 1. | South African List
Porphyria South Africa No longer maintained
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Tradenames
Yomesan 
Yomesan 
Yomesan 
Yomesan 
Yomesan 
Yomesan 
Yomesan 
Yomesan 
Ex a lint · Lintex · Niclocide · Nicloside · Yomesan 
Niclosamida 
Niclosamide