Praziquantel Tablets

Praziquantel Tablets

Classification: Anthelmintic medicine

What is Praziquantel?

It is an anti-parasitic medicine. It treats infection caused by parasitic worms:

• • Tape worms
• • Fluke worms

For Which Infections is Praziquantel Used?

• • Schistosomiasis
• • Liver fluke infections
• • Intestinal flukes
• • Tapeworm infections

What is Zerquan?

Zerquan is praziquantel manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
It is used to treat different parasitic infections. Zerquan Tablets is widely used in regions of contaminated food and water to prevent infections.

Aprazer Healthcare – The Leader in Anti-parasitic Drug Manufacturing

We are the top anti-helminthic drug manufacturers. We manufacture a range of parasitic drugs for effective control against infection.
We are the top Praziquantel Exporters from India. Our praziquantel tablets are available worldwide as Zerquan.
We are the top manufacturer and exporter of anti-parasitic drugs in pandemic areas.

What is the Working of Praziquantel?

It causes paralysis of the parasites. It leads to the death of the parasites.
It increases the influx of ions through the cell wall. The ions cause spasm in the muscle and the cells.

What are Praziquantel Effects on the Body?

It causes various side effects:

• • Abdominal pain
• • Headache
• • Dizziness
• • Nausea
• • Weakness
• • Malaise
• • Pain in muscles
• • Skin rashes

What are the Serious Side Effects of Praziquantel?

It causes the death of the parasite. The parasite accumulates in the body. It leads to an antigen reaction.
It causes inflammation, swelling.

It can lead to:

• • Severe allergy
• • Arrhythmia
• • Severe headache
• • Seizures
• • Worsening of symptoms

Precautions While Using Praziquantel

It should not be given for tapeworm infection in the eye.
It should be cautiously used in pre-existing:

• • Liver disorders
• • Kidney disorders
• • Heart problem
• • Pregnant women
• • Lactating women

Warnings for Praziquantel

• • It should be used only after a doctor’s advice.
• • Do not use machinery.
• • Do not drive.
• • Avoid grapefruits.
• • Avoid using it in eye infections.
• • Do not use in people with an allergy.
• • Do not use in children below 4.

Drug Interactions

It influences liver enzymes and metabolism of:

• • Rifampin
• • Phenytoin
• • Carbamazepine
• • Cimetidine
• • Antibiotics
• • Corticosteroids
• • Antifungals
• • Antimalarial

Safety and Monitoring

Long-term use of praziquantel must be monitored for:

• • CNS effects
• • Eye infections
• • Cardiac issues
• • Liver functions

Conclusion

Praziquantel is a strong parasitic medicine. It is used against various infections of worms.

Avoid use in children and pregnant women.

Long-term use should be monitored for:

• • Side effects
• • Allergic reaction
• • Parasitic burden