Oxamniquine is a potent agent for the treatment of schistosomiasis.
Oxamniquine is a potent agent for the treatment of schistosomiasis[1].
Oxamniquine (500 mg/kg) alone or Oxamniquine (250 mg/kg) in combination with praziquantel reduces the mortality of infected snails compared to the control group[1].
References:
[1]. Mattos AC, et al. Evaluation of the effect of oxamniquine, praziquantel and a combination of both drugs on the intramolluscan phase of Schistosoma mansoni. Acta Trop. 2007 May;102(2):84-91.