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niclosamide Translationsniclosamide
niclosamide [nĭ-klo´sah-mīd] one of the most effective anthelmintic agents for use against tapeworm infections, including most species that infect humans; it acts by inhibiting anaerobic metabolism.niclosamide Parasitology A salicylanilide that kills snails that harbor Schistosoma; internally it is an effective anthelmintic See Schistosomiasis. niclosamide A drug used to remove tapeworms. Unlike earlier treatments, it is free from major side effects. The drug is on the WHO official list. A brand name is Yomesan. |