Osmosis video - Anthelmintics: Nursing pharmacology

Anthelmintics are a class of medications used to treat parasitic infections. They work by killing or expelling the parasites from the body. The most common types of anthelmintics are antiparasitic drugs and vermifuges. Antiparasitic drugs kill adult parasites, while vermifuges expel parasites from the body.

Some common anthelmintics include albendazole, mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate, and ivermectin. They are available as oral medications and may also be given as injections or topical preparations.