PRAZIQUANTEL

Anthelmintic, antischistosomal medicine effective against all forms of human schistosomes e.g. liver, intestinal, lung and urinary/bladder flukes

Dosage Forms

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Tablet

600 mg

Uses

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  • Schistosomiasis (bilharziasis)

Dose and Duration

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Schistosomiasis

Adult: 40 mg/kg single dose

Contraindications

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  • Ocular cysticercosis

Side Effects

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  • Stomach upset
  • Headache, dizziness
  • Rectal bleeding

Patient Instructions

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  • May impair ability to perform skilled tasks; do not drive or operate machinery after taking this medicine

Pregnancy

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  • Can be used

Breast-feeding

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  • Can be used

⚠️ Caution

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  • Avoid breastfeeding while taking and for 72 hours after taking this medicine
  • Hypersensitivity reactions may occur (due to dead and dying parasites). Give prednisolone if reactions occur.