Mebendazole is a widely used anthelmintic medication effective in treating various parasitic worm infections, particularly roundworm and whipworm. These infections are common in areas with poor sanitation and can affect both children and adults, leading to gastrointestinal discomfort, nutritional deficiencies, and other health complications.
Mebendazole works by inhibiting the uptake of glucose by the worms, ultimately causing their energy stores to deplete. This leads to the death of the...(More)