Pyrantel pamoate is effective in both -

Ans. is 'b' i.e., Enterobius and ascariasis Pyrantel tmoate o Pyrantel pamoate is effective against ascaris, enterobius, ancylostoma, strongyloides and necator. o It causes activation of nicotine cholinergic receptors (at NM junction) in the worms --> persistant depolarization --> spastic paralysis. o It is not safe in pregnant women and children less than 2 years.