Zerquan
Praziquante Tablets IP 600mg
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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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How to take Zerquan (praziquantal) tablets?
It must be taken with food.
Avoid driving while on Zerquan (praziquantal) therapy?
It causes notable drowsiness.
Can one breastfeed while using Zerquan (praziquantal) tablets?
It is advised to discard milk for 24 -72 hours after the last dose.
Which is the drug that blocks Zerquan (praziquantal) working?
Rifampicin renders it completely ineffective.
Can Zerquan (praziquantal) be given to children?
It must not be used in infants (below 12months).
Where the Zerquan (praziquantal) must not be used?
It must not be used for a worm infection in the eye.
The side effects worsen in conditions of heavier worm infections. Why?
The worms get killed in large numbers.
It releases toxic antigens.
References -
[__https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a608048.html__](https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a608048.html)
[__https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/018714s012lbl.pdf__](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/018714s012lbl.pdf)
