Published studies in animals experimentally infected with F. hepatica or F. gigantica; in vitro fluke motility and tegument assays
“The activity of TCBZ was reported in animals experimentally infected with F. hepatica or F. gigantica”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 122Source ↗
Why that model
Not stated in public reviews
Not reported in the public reviews. Reviewers summarise selectively, so this usually means it wasn't discussed publicly, not that it wasn't studied.
Reviewer's view of the efficacy data
Studies suggest TCBZ and metabolites are active against Fasciola, with activity varying between immature and adult worms
“Overall, the studies suggest that TCBZ and its metabolites are active against Fasciola worms; the activity appears to vary against the immature and adult worms.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 122Source ↗