
Anthelmintic
An anthelmintic is a medication used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms (helminths) in humans and animals, including dogs.
What It Is?
Anthelmintic drugs kill the worms outright or expel them from the body, effectively clearing infestations from the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, or other tissues.
How they work?
Anthelmintics disrupt essential processes in the worms, such as their ability to absorb nutrients, reproduce, or maintain their protective outer layers. This leads to their paralysis or death, allowing the body to eliminate them.
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