Pyrvinium

Pyrvinium Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Pyrvinium is an anthelmintic effective for pinworms. Several forms of pyrvinium have been prepared with variable counter anions, such as halides, tosylate, triflate and pamoate. Pyrvinum's anti-cancer properties are currently under investigation.

Pyrvinium is an anthelmintic agent which acts to kill pinworms .

Trade Name Pyrvinium
Generic Pyrvinium
Type
Formula C26H28N3
Weight Average: 382.53
Monoisotopic: 382.227774334
Groups Approved
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Pyrvinium
Pyrvinium

Uses

Pyrvinium is an anthelmintic agent used for the treatment of pinworm infestations.

Pyrvinium was once used in the treatment of pinworm infestations .

Pyrvinium is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Enterobius vermicularis infection

How Pyrvinium works

Pyrvinium is believed to interfere with glucose uptake by pinworms .

Pyrvinium is also thought to inhibit mitochondrial respiration complex 1 and suppress the unfolded protein response . It is also believed to supress the Wnt pathway by activating casein kinase 1α. These properties have led to the investigation of pyrvinium's activity against cancers like intestinal polyposis .

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Elimination Route

Pyrvinium is not significantly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract [L789].

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