Pyrantel. A depolarizing neuromuscular-blocking agent, that causes persistent nicotinic activation resulting in spastic paralysis of susceptible nematodes. It is a drug of second-choice after benzimidazoles for treatment of ascariasis, hookworm, and pinworm infections, being effective after a single dose. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p920) . 0.70
Tartronates. Hydroxymalonic Acids . Acids, Hydroxymalonic . Derivatives of tartronic acid (the structural formula (COOH)CHOH(COOH)) including its salts and esters. . 0.51