Thiabendazole

Synonyms

1H-Benzimidazole, 2-(4-thiazolyl)-

2-(4'-Thiazolyl)Benzimidazole

Mintesol

Mintezol

Omnizole

Thibendole

Tiabendazol

2-Substituted benzimidazole first introduced in 1962. It is active against a variety of nematodes and is the drug of choice for STRONGYLOIDIASIS. It has CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM side effects and hepatototoxic potential. (From Smith and Reynard, Textbook of Pharmacology, 1992, p919)