What is Pyrantel Pamoate primarily used to treat?

Pyrantel Pamoate is primarily used to treat infections caused by certain types of roundworms, specifically Ascariasis and pinworm infections. This medication functions by causing paralysis of the worms, allowing them to be expelled from the gastrointestinal tract naturally. It is effective against these specific nematodes due to its mechanism of action, which targets the neuromuscular junction of the parasites.

While it has some efficacy against other types of intestinal worms, such as hookworms, its primary indications are indeed Ascariasis and pinworm infections. This specificity in treating these infections underscores its use in common parasitic conditions, which often affect both children and adults. The other types of infections mentioned, such as those caused by flatworms or tapeworms, are not effectively treated by Pyrantel Pamoate, as those parasites have different biological features and life cycles that require distinct anthelmintic agents for treatment.