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P ANTIPARASITIC PRODUCTS, INSECTICIDES AND REPELLENTSThe group is subdivided according to types of parasites.
P02 ANTHELMINTICS
The anthelmintics are subdivided according to the main type of worms (i.e. trematodes, nematodes and cestodes) causing the infections.
P02B ANTITREMATODALS
This group comprises drugs mainly used for trematode infections such as e.g. schistosomiasis. Niclosamide, which is also used in trematode infections, is classified in P02DA.
| The DDDs are based on the treatment of schistosomiasis. |
P02BA Quinoline derivatives and related substances
P02BB Organophosphorous compounds
| Metrifonate is administered every second week. The DDD is the dose divided by the dosing interval. |
P02BX Other antitrematodal agents
This group comprises agents, which cannot be classified in the preceding groups.
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