Pyrantel is a nicotinic receptor agonist and a depolarizing neuromuscular-blocking agent, that causes persistent nicotinic activation resulting in spastic paralysis of susceptible nematodes.
Desmethyl ferroquine is the active and major metabolite of Ferroquine.Desmethyl ferroquine shows significant activity against Chloroquine-susceptible and resistant P. falciparum strains. Ferroquine is an antimalarial.