mebendazole has been researched along with Dracunculiasis in 3 studies
Mebendazole: A benzimidazole that acts by interfering with CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM and inhibiting polymerization of MICROTUBULES.
mebendazole : A carbamate ester that is methyl 1H-benzimidazol-2-ylcarbamate substituted by a benzoyl group at position 5.
Dracunculiasis: Infection with nematodes of the genus Dracunculus. One or more worms may be seen at a time, with the legs and feet being the most commonly infected areas. Symptoms include pruritus, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or asthmatic attacks.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Mebendazole was well tolerated and although two patients reported mild gastrointestinal disturbances, which may be attributed to the drug, the study confirms that mebendazole is one of the safest anthelmintics in current use and is in that respect ideal for mass therapy." | 2.64 | Mebendazole in the treatment of dracontiasis. ( Kale, OO, 1975) |
| "Mebendazole was found to be effective in the treatment of patients infected with adult guinea worms." | 1.26 | Preliminary report on the therapeutic effect of mebendazole in guinea worm infection. ( Shafei, AZ, 1976) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 3 (100.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Paul, RC | 1 |
| Sahai, R | 1 |
| Gupta, SN | 1 |
| Simlot, LR | 1 |
| Singh, T | 1 |
| Kumar, S | 1 |
| Kale, OO | 1 |
| Shafei, AZ | 1 |
1 trial available for mebendazole and Dracunculiasis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Mebendazole in the treatment of dracontiasis.
Topics: Administration, Oral; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Benzimidazoles; Child; Child, Preschool; Clinical Tri | 1975 |
2 other studies available for mebendazole and Dracunculiasis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A note on the relative merits of metronidazole and mebendazole against dracunculiasis in the field.
Topics: Benzimidazoles; Dracunculiasis; Female; Humans; Male; Mebendazole; Metronidazole | 1983 |
Preliminary report on the therapeutic effect of mebendazole in guinea worm infection.
Topics: Adult; Benzimidazoles; Dracunculiasis; Female; Humans; Male; Mebendazole; Middle Aged | 1976 |