Open AccessRational Use of Medicine in the Treatment of Helminth Infection : A Mini Review
Author(s) -
Reqgi First Trasia
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
indonesian journal of pharmaceutical and clinical research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2620-3731
pISSN - 2615-6199
DOI - 10.32734/idjpcr.v4i1.5375
Subject(s) - mebendazole , helminths , albendazole , helminth infections , medicine , pyrantel , helminthiasis , dose , environmental health , intensive care medicine , immunology , biology , pharmacology , surgery , ecology
Indonesia still has health problem, especially soil transmitted helminth. These helminths can cause deteriorate health, nutrition, intelligence and productivity of patients so causes a lot of losses economically. The aim of this article is to review the rational treatment of helminth infection. Albendazole, mebendazole, and pyrantel pamoate are the drugs recommended by the WHO. However, the uses of the three are different, especially for mass treatment or selective medicine. This review conclude that the three drugs are used according to the target patient's age with dosages and preparations that must be adjusted.