1. acting against or designed to destroy parasites; effective in treating parasitic infections
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical context

1. a drug or substance that kills or removes parasites from the body
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical context

Examples

• The doctor prescribed an antiparasitic medication to treat the patient's intestinal infection.
• Antiparasitic drugs are commonly used in tropical regions where parasitic diseases are prevalent.
• The new antiparasitic compound showed promising results in clinical trials.
• Antiparasitic shampoos are available over the counter for treating head lice.
• The veterinarian recommended an antiparasitic treatment for the dog's roundworm infection.
• Several antiparasitic agents are on the WHO list of essential medicines.