<unk> , also known as<unk> m, is a medication used for the treatment of a variety of parasitic worm infestations. It is useful for giardiasis, trichuriasis, filariasis, neurocysticercosis, hydatid disease, pinworm disease, and ascariasis, among other diseases. It is taken orally. Common side effects include nausea, abdominal pains, and headaches. Potentially serious side effects include bone marrow suppression which usually improves on stopping the medication. Liver inflammation has been reported and those with prior liver problems are at greater risk. It is pregnancy category C in the United States and category D in Australia, meaning it may cause harm if taken by pregnant women.<unk>  is a broad-spectrum antihelminthic agent of the benzimidazole type.<unk>  was developed in 1975. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
Albendazole
Flubendazole
Tiabendazole
Mebendazole
Triclabendazole
Praziquantel
Pyrantel
Avermectin