<unk>  <unk>  is a medication used to treat a number of parasitic worm infestations. This includes ascariasis, pinworm infection, hookworm infections, guinea worm infections, hydatid disease, and giardia, among others. It is taken by mouth.<unk>  is usually well tolerated. Common side effects include headache, vomiting, and ringing in the ears. If used at large doses it may cause bone marrow suppression. It is unclear if it is safe in pregnancy.<unk>  is a broad-spectrum antihelminthic agent of the benzimidazole type.<unk>  came into use in 1971, after it was developed by Janssen Pharmaceutica in Belgium. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.<unk>  is available as a generic medication.
Mebendazole
Flubendazole
Albendazole
Tiabendazole
Triclabendazole
Praziquantel
Pyrantel
Artemether