antihelminthic
Worm-expelling medication
Antihelminthic describes medications or treatments that kill or expel parasitic worms (helminths) from the body.
These drugs target intestinal parasites like roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms, as well as worms that infect other tissues.
The term functions as both adjective and noun: The doctor prescribed an antihelminthic for the pinworm infection.
Also spelled anthelminthic.
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- diethylcarbamazineAntiparasitic for filarial worms
- piperazineCyclic diamine compound
- vermifugeAgent expelling intestinal parasites
Cylindrical unsegmented worms
- roundwormsUnsegmented parasitic worms
- tapewormsSegmented intestinal parasites
- flukesParasitic flatworms or lucky accidents
- hookwormsBlood-feeding intestinal nematodes
Removing internal parasites medically
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- expulsionForced permanent removal
- eradicationTotal elimination of something
- clearancePermitted passage or approval
cure · regimen · dosing · retreatment · resistance · efficacy · pharmacotherapy
Preventive medical treatment
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
- footwearGarments for feet
ivermectin
Antiparasitic medication for worms
- diethylcarbamazineAntiparasitic for filarial worms
- piperazineCyclic diamine compound
- vermifugeAgent expelling intestinal parasites
nematodes
Cylindrical unsegmented worms
- roundwormsUnsegmented parasitic worms
- tapewormsSegmented intestinal parasites
- flukesParasitic flatworms or lucky accidents
deworming
Removing internal parasites medically
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- expulsionForced permanent removal
- eradicationTotal elimination of something
clearance · cure · regimen · dosing · retreatment · resistance · efficacy · pharmacotherapy
prophylaxis
Preventive medical treatment
- sanitationCleanliness for public health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- handwashingCleaning palms with soap
footwear · food-safety · decontamination · surveillance · screening
infestation
Pest takeover situation
antihelminthicantibacterial
Kills or inhibits germs
antibiotic · antiviral · antifungal · antimicrobial · antiseptic