Praziquantel

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  • Contains / Salt: Praziquantel


Praziquantel Information



Praziquantel Benefits & Uses

Praziquantel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Praziquantel Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Parasitic Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Parasitic Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Parasitic Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Parasitic Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: Above 4 years old can take


Praziquantel Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Praziquantel is used -

Mild

Praziquantel Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Praziquantel safe for pregnant women?


    Praziquantel is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Praziquantel safe during breastfeeding?


    Praziquantel may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Praziquantel on the Kidneys?


    Praziquantel is completely safe for kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Praziquantel on the Liver?


    Praziquantel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Praziquantel on the Heart?


    Very few cases of side effects of Praziquantel on the heart have been reported.

    Mild


Severe Interaction of Praziquantel with Other Drugs

Praziquantel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate



Praziquantel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Praziquantel unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Praziquantel

  • Is this Praziquantel habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Praziquantel is addictive.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Praziquantel, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Praziquantel can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Praziquantel only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Praziquantel in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Praziquantel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Praziquantel


    When consumed with certain foods, Praziquantel may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.

    Mild
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Praziquantel


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Praziquantel with alcohol.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Biltricide® (praziquantel)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 855



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