Zerquan

Zerquan

Composition – Praziquantel -600mg

Classification – Anthelmintic medicine

What is Zerquan?

It is widely used to treat parasitic infections. The worms are destroyed and cleared from the body in the stool.

Uses of Zerquan

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

Working of Zerquan

It distorts the viral cell membrane, increasing permeability to calcium or other ions, which causes cell paralysis and cell and death.

Common Side Effects of Zerquan

• • Abdominal pain
• • Headache
• • Dizziness
• • Nausea
• • Vomiting
• • Weakness
• • Malaise

Serious Side Effects

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

Contraindications

• • It should not be used in allergy or hypersensitivity to the drug or its components.
• • It should not be used for parasitic infections in the eye as it may damage the eye, leading to blindness.
• • Breastfeeding women should avoid praziquantel.
• • Children below 4 years of age.

Precautions While Using Zerquan

It should be cautiously used in pre-existing –

• • Liver disorders
• • Kidney disorders
• • Heart problem
• • Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Warnings

• • It should be used when prescribed by the doctor.
• • Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery as it causes drowsiness.
• • Avoid grapefruits as they cause serious interactions.

Drug Interactions

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

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