👉 Antihelminthic is a medical term used to describe a drug that prevents or reduces the growth of parasites, including roundworms (roundworms) and tapeworms. It is often used in combination with other drugs or medications for treating infections caused by these worms. Antihelminths work by inhibiting the enzymes that help parasitic organisms break down their host cells, which can prevent them from reproducing and causing disease. For example, a common antihelmin