An anti-nematodal agent effective against the intestinal nematodes ASCARIS LUMBRICOIDES (roundworm) and ENTEROBIUS VERMICULARIS (pinworm, threadworm). It produces a neuromuscular block leading to flaccid muscle paralysis in susceptible worms, which are then dislodged from the gut and expelled in feces.
Also Known As:
1,4-Diazacyclohexane; 1,4-Piperazine; Piperazine Diacetate; Piperazine Dihydrochloride; Piperazine Hexahydrate; Piperazine Hydrate; Piperazine Hydrobromide; Piperazine Hydrochloride; Piperazine Monohydrochloride; Piperazine Phosphate; Piperazine Phosphate (1:1); Piperazine Phosphate Anhydrous; Piperazine Salt; Piperazine Sulfate; Piperazine Tartrate; Piperazine Tartrate (1:1), (R-(R*,R*))-isomer; Piperazine Tartrate, (R-(R*,R*))-isomer; Piperazinium Oleate; Pripsen; 1,4 Diazacyclohexane; 1,4 Piperazine