TRAZIQUANTEL Meaning and
Definition
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Traziquantel is a medication that is primarily used to treat various parasitic infections in both humans and animals. It belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics, which are specifically designed to combat infections caused by parasitic worms. Traziquantel is highly effective against a range of parasites, including Schistosoma species, which are responsible for causing schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia.
The mechanism of action of traziquantel involves altering the permeability of the cell membrane of the parasites, leading to muscle paralysis and subsequent death. This drug is well absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract after oral administration and can distribute throughout the body to reach the target parasites.
Traziquantel is available in various forms, such as tablets and oral suspensions, and the dosage may vary depending on the specific infection being treated. Common side effects of traziquantel include dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, and nausea. However, these side effects are usually mild and transient.
In addition to its usage in humans, traziquantel is also widely employed in veterinary medicine to treat parasitic infections in animals, including dogs, cats, and livestock. It is considered an essential tool in controlling and preventing parasitic diseases within both human and animal populations.
Common Misspellings for TRAZIQUANTEL
- fraziquantel
- graziquantel
- yraziquantel
- 6raziquantel
- 5raziquantel
- teaziquantel
- tdaziquantel
- tfaziquantel
- ttaziquantel
- t5aziquantel
- t4aziquantel
- trzziquantel
- trsziquantel
- trwziquantel
- trqziquantel
- traxiquantel
- traaiquantel
- trazuquantel
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- trazkquantel
Etymology of TRAZIQUANTEL
The word "Traziquantel" is a compound word consisting of two parts: "Trazi-" and "quantel".
The first part, "Trazi-", is derived from the chemical name of the compound or anthelminthic drug, "praziquantel". "Praziquantel" is a combination of syllables from its chemical structure: (PRA-) from pyrazinoisoquinolin, (QUI-) from quinoline, and (-TEL) from ethyl. The "Prazi-" part was likely simplified to "Trazi-" over time.
The second part, "quantel", seems to be a unique addition unrelated to the original compound's name, as it does not have an identifiable etymology. It appears to be simply added to distinguish "Traziquantel" from "Praziquantel".
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