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pyrethrins
pyrethrins is a drug. It is currently in unknown development for Infestation by Phthirus pubis, Pediculosis capitis, Pediculosis corporis.
Pyrethrins are a class of organic compounds derived from Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium that have potent insecticidal activity by disrupting the nervous systems of insects. They are used to prevent and treat conditions such as malaria, trachoma, pediculosis, and head lice, and are classified as a blocker of the voltage-sensitive sodium channel alpha-subunit.
At a glance
| Generic name | pyrethrins |
|---|---|
| Therapeutic area | Other |
| Phase | unknown |
Approved indications
- Infestation by Phthirus pubis
- Pediculosis capitis
- Pediculosis corporis
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- LLIN Evaluation in Uganda Project (LLINEUP3): Impact of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLINs) Treated With Chlorfenapyr Plus Pyrethroid vs LLINs Treated With Piperonyl Butoxide Plus Pyrethroid on Mal (NA)
- Strategies for the Control of Blinding Trachoma: Effect of Fly Spray (Phase 4)
- Effectiveness Study of Bednets Treated With Synegistic Combination of Insectcides in an Area With Pyrethroid-resistant Vectors in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Phase 4)
- Efficacy of Three Different Bi-treated Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets and Deployment Strategy for Control of Malaria Transmitted by Pyrethroid Resistant Vectors: A Randomised Controlled Trial (NA)
- Estimating the Malaria Prevention Impact of New Nets: Observational Analyses to Evaluate the Evidence Generated During Piloted New Net Distributions in Rwanda (N/A)
- Prospective, Open-label, Multicenter, Initially Single-armed and in Case of Treatment Failure Subsequently Three-armed Randomized Clinical Trial of Phase III/IV Investigating the Escalated Therapy of (Phase 3)
- La Lambda-cyhalothrine Comme Insecticide privilégié en Milieu Agricole: étude de la toxicocinétique de Biomarqueurs Pour le Suivi de l'Exposition Des Travailleurs (NA)
- Field Evaluations of Innovative Tools for Vector-borne Disease Control in Conflict-affected Communities:A Cluster Randomised Trial (Phase 3)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Manufacturer: — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Other
- Indication: Drugs for Infestation by Phthirus pubis
- Indication: Drugs for Pediculosis capitis
- Indication: Drugs for Pediculosis corporis
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