Side effect(s) of Praziquantel

Review the side-effects of Praziquantel as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  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.

Other Precautions :

Avoid prolonged usage of this medication.

Drug Name : Praziquantel

Praziquantel(Biltricide) generic is an anthelmintic agent, used to treat tapeworm, schitosomal and fluke infections. It works by killing sensitive worms.