Triclabendazole

Generic Name
Triclabendazole
Brand Names
Egaten
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C14H9Cl3N2OS
CAS Number
68786-66-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
4784C8E03O
Background

Triclabendazole, manufactured by Novartis pharmaceuticals, is an antihelminthic drug that was approved by the FDA in February 2019 for the treatment of fascioliasis in humans. Fascioliasis is a parasitic infection often caused by the helminth, Fasciola hepatica, which is also known as “the common liver fluke” or “the sheep liver fluke” or by Fasciola giganti...

Indication

This drug is indicated for the treatment of fascioliasis in patients aged 6 years old and above.

Associated Conditions
Fascioliasis
Associated Therapies
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One and Two Doses of Oxfendazole Versus a Schedule of Two Doses of Triclabendazole in Chronic Fascioliasis

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-04-16
Last Posted Date
2024-08-16
Lead Sponsor
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Target Recruit Count
336
Registration Number
NCT06367361
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