Praziquantel

Praziquantel helps in the treatment of worm infections and Schistosoma infections. It is prescribed to treat all stages of schistosomiasis caused by all Schistosoma species pathogenic to humans; clonorchiasis and opisthorchiasis.

You must consume this drug along with foods. Consume this drug with a glass of water. Also, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must take medical help before consuming this drug.

Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this drug throughout your treatment. Do not skip the doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping without completing the course of this drug may increase your risk of further infection.

Take exactly as directed for full course of medication. Tablets may be chewed, swallowed whole, or crushed and mixed with food. Increase dietary intake of fruit juices. All family members and close friends should also be treated.

To reduce the possibility of reinfection, wash hands and scrub nails carefully with soap and hot water before handling food, before eating, and before and after toileting. Keep hands out of the mouth. Disinfect toilet daily and launder bed linens, undergarments, and nightclothes daily with hot water and soap.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Contraception

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Dizziness

• Abdominal Pain

• Vertigo

• Drowsiness

• Loss Of Appetite

• Fever

• Rash

• Urticaria

• Itching

• Loose Stools

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women are advised to consult a doctor before consuming this drug.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Lactating mothers are advised to take medical help before consuming this medication.

• Is it habit forming?

  No, the medicine is not habit-forming or addictive.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  As relevant information is not available, kindly consult your doctor to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients suffering from kidney diseases.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Relevant information is not available. Please consult to know if any dose adjustment is needed in patients with liver impairment.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  This medicine will remain active for about 4 - 5 hours after its onset of action.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine is initiated within 60 minutes after its administration.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  It is advisable that you do not indulge in driving while on this medication.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of an overdose, take medical help immediately.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  It is advisable that you do not miss a dosage since there is just one dose per day. Consume the missed dosage as soon as you remember.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

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• Japan

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Praziquantel as ingredient

• Dilantin 50 MG Capsule

  Pfizer Ltd

• Phenykem 300 MG Capsule

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Dilantin 25 MG Capsule

  Pfizer Ltd

• Epsolin 150 MG Capsule

  Zydus Cadila

• Phenytoin 100 MG Capsule

  Cipla Ltd

• Dilantin 100 MG Capsule

  Pfizer Ltd

• Epsolin Er 100 MG Capsule ER

  Zydus Cadila

• Eptokind 50 MG Injection

  Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Eptoin 50 MG Injection

  Abbott India Ltd

• Epsolin 50 MG Injection

  Zydus Cadila

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Belonging to the class of anthelmintics (anti-worm), this drug affects the permeability of the cell membrane thereby killing the worms. This drug increases the cell permeability to calcium in schistosomes, causing strong contractions and paralysis of worm musculature leading to detachment of suckers from the blood vessel walls and to dislodgement.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Derma before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Using alcohol while taking this drug is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases

• Interaction with Medicine

  Hydantoins may decrease Praziquantel levels causing treatment failures.

• Interaction with Food

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Disease

  Patients suffering from liver or kidney related diseases must not consume this medication without consulting it first with a doctor, as it can cause some serious side effects. Patients with cerebral cysticercosis require hospitalization.

• Ques : What are the storage instructions of Praziquantel?

  Ans : Praziquantel is stored at room temperature in darkness away from humidity.

• Ques : Does Praziquantel cause heart conditions?

  Ans : Praziquantel should be used with care in patients suffering from heart conditions. They should be monitored for heart palpitations and irregular heartbeats.

• Ques : How is Praziquantel administered?

  Ans : Praziquantel can be administered orally. It may also be crushed with water or juice.

• Ques : What are the precautions to be taken with Praziquantel?

  Ans : You should avoid grapefruit juice or grapefruit and get regular check-ups as Praziquantel may make a health condition severe.

• Ques : Do Praziquantel cause CNS issues?

  Ans : Praziquantel may affect the central nervous system, hence, the patients with active/history of CNS disorders should be closely monitored.

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