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Praziquantel
Latest prescription information about Praziquantel. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Praziquantel
Pronunciation : pray-zi-KWON-tel
Therapeutic Classification : Antihelmintics
ICD Code : Y41.4
Trade Name(s): India- Cest Tab, Cysticide Tab, Distocide Tab, Prazine Tab. International- Biltricide. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an anthelmintic agent, used to treat tapeworm, schitosomal and fluke infections. It works by killing sensitive worms. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients hypersensitivity and cysticercosis of the eye.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : Dose varies depending on the type of infection. Dose for tapeworm infection is 5-25 mg/kg taken in the morning. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with water and a meal. Warnings and Precautions : *Do not breastfeed during or for 72 hr after treatment. It may make you drowsy. *Do not drive a car or operate machinery on the day and next day after taking this medication. *Caution needed for patients with history of seizures or liver, kidney, or heart disease. Side Effects : Central Nervous System- Headache, drowsiness, dizziness, drowsiness, malaise, vertigo. Gastrointestinal- Bitter taste, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, bloody diarrhea. Skin- Hives, rashes, itching. Heart- Abnormal heart rhythm, slow heart rate, AV block. Miscellaneous- Fever, eosinophilia, allergic reactions, muscle pain. *Avoid prolonged usage of this medication. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. Keep this medication in an airtight container and keep away from children. |
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