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pyrantel

null · Anthelmintic

nullAnthelminticATC null
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
X
FDA category + note

Mechanism

null

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability
poorly absorbed from the intestine
Excretion
>85% of the dose is passed unaltered in feces; absorbed portion metabolized and excreted in urine

Side effects

Common
gi disturbancesheadachedizzinesselevated aminotransferases

Pregnancy & lactation

Pregnancy

X

Drug interactions

Piperazine
Moderate
Textbook

Reduced efficacy of pyrantel against worms.

Avoid concomitant use.

Source: KDT 7e · p852

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Sources: KD Tripathi 7e, Harrison 22e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team