Nazamit may be available in the countries listed below.
Phenazopyridine hydrochloride (a derivative of Phenazopyridine) is reported as an ingredient of Nazamit in the following countries:
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Doxilek may be available in the countries listed below.
Calcium Dobesilate is reported as an ingredient of Doxilek in the following countries:
Calcium Dobesilate monohydrate (a derivative of Calcium Dobesilate) is reported as an ingredient of Doxilek in the following countries:
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Penvik may be available in the countries listed below.
Phenoxymethylpenicillin potassium (a derivative of Phenoxymethylpenicillin) is reported as an ingredient of Penvik in the following countries:
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Selvim may be available in the countries listed below.
Simvastatin is reported as an ingredient of Selvim in the following countries:
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Altermon may be available in the countries listed below.
Urofollitropin is reported as an ingredient of Altermon in the following countries:
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Ropinirol Pliva may be available in the countries listed below.
Ropinirole hydrochloride (a derivative of Ropinirole) is reported as an ingredient of Ropinirol Pliva in the following countries:
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Generic Name: praziquantel (PRAZ i KWON tel)
Brand Names: Biltricide
Praziquantel is an anthelmintic (an-thel-MIN-tik) or anti-worm medication. It prevents newly hatched insect larvae (worms) from growing or multiplying in your body.
Praziquantel is used to treat infections caused by Schistosoma worms, which enter the body through skin that has come into contact with contaminated water. Schistosoma worms are found in Africa, South America, Middle Eastern countries, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia.
Praziquantel is also used to treat infection with liver flukes, caused by a type of worm found in East Asia. This worm enters the body while eating contaminated fish.
Praziquantel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before taking praziquantel, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, or a history of seizures or epilepsy.
To make sure you can safely take praziquantel, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
headaches, confusion;
seizures (or a history of seizures or epilepsy);
lumps (nodules) under your skin;
kidney disease;
heart disease; or
liver disease.
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Praziquantel is usually taken 3 times in one day. Your doses should be taken 4 to 6 hours apart on that day.
You may need to break a praziquantel tablet in order to get the correct dose. Follow your doctor's instructions.
See also: Biltricide dosage (in more detail)
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with praziquantel and lead to potentially dangerous effects. Discuss the use of grapefruit products with your doctor.
Less serious side effects may include:
tired feeling;
headache, dizziness;
nausea, upset stomach;
mild fever; or
mild skin rash.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Tell your doctor about all other medications you are using, especially:
cimetidine (Tagamet);
chloroquine (Aralen);
itraconazole (Sporanox) or ketoconazole (Extina, Ketozole, Nizoral, Xolegal);
dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol);
erythromycin (E.E.S., EryPed, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin);
St. John's wort;
rifabutin (Mycobutin) or rifapentine (Priftin);
a barbiturate such as amobarbital (Amytal), butabarbital (Butisol), mephobarbital (Mebaral), secobarbital (Seconal), or phenobarbital (Solfoton);
HIV medication such as efavirenz (Sustiva, Atripla), etravirine (Intelence), nevirapine (Viramune), or ritonavir (Norvir, Kaletra);
medicines to treat narcolepsy, such as armodafanil (Nuvigil) or modafanil (Progivil); or
seizure medication such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol), felbamate (Felbatol), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), or phenytoin (Dilantin), or primidone (Mysoline).
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with praziquantel. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
See also: Biltricide side effects (in more detail)
