Piperazine
Piperazine is a type of organic compound that consists of a six-membered ring containing two nitrogen atoms at opposite positions in the ring. Piperazine exists in two forms, as a free base and as a salt. The piperazine family of drugs contain a core piperazine structure.
History[edit | edit source]
Piperazine was first introduced in the mid-1950s. It was initially used as an anthelmintic to treat worm infestations in both humans and animals.
Medical uses[edit | edit source]
Piperazine is used primarily in the treatment of parasitic worm infestations. Piperazines are also used in the manufacture of plastics, resins, pesticides, brake fluid and other industrial materials.
Side effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of piperazine use include nausea, headache, dizziness, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, severe allergic reactions may occur.
Pharmacology[edit | edit source]
Piperazine works by paralyzing the parasites, which allows them to be easily expelled from the body. The drug is effective against a variety of parasitic worms, including roundworms, pinworms, and hookworms.
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