Praziquantel  -  Pyrazinoisoquinoline  Anthelmintic

  
Manufacturers of Praziquantel tablets, an pyrazinoisoquinoline anthelmintic, an antibiotic drug, used for the treatment of intestinal tapeworm

  

 Action :

It has a broad spectrum of activity against trematodes (flukes) and cestodes (tapeworms). It has two major effects on susceptible helminths: it causes spastic paralysis of worms, & at higher doses it causes tegumental damage in the worms, which activates host defense mechanism; this results in destruction of the worms.

  

 Indication :

Intestinal tapeworm infestation. Neurocysticercosis and dermal cysticercosis, schistosomiasis.

  

 Contraindication :

Hypersensitivity, ocular cysticercosis.

  

 Adverse-Effects :

Nausea, abdominal pain, headache, malaise and dizziness.

  

 Special Precaution :

For drug therapy of Neurocysticercosis hospital based treatment is required.

  

 Interactions :

Hydantoins

:

Efficacy of praziquantel de creased leading to treatment failure.

  

 Dosage :

Adults : 

  

 Duration of action :

8 - 12 hours.  

    

 Strength & Packing :

600mg tablet,  8 tablets per bottle.

  
*  for the use of a registered Medical practitioner or a Hospital or a Laboratory only.

  

  

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