Thiabendazole

**Definition:** 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)

**Tree numbers:** - D02.886.675.840 - D03.383.129.708.824 - D03.633.100.103.850

**Synonyms:** - 2-(4'-Thiazolyl)Benzimidazole - Thibendole - Tiabendazol