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Praziquantel and Cysticercosis

Result of checking the interaction of drug Praziquantel and disease Cysticercosis for safety when used together.

Check result:

Praziquantel <> Cysticercosis

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Since parasite destruction within the eye can cause irreparable lesions, ocular cysticercosis should not be treated with praziquantel.

References:

Bada JL, Trevino B, Cabezos J "Convulsive seizures after treatment with praziquantel." Br Med J (Clin Res Ed) 296 (1988): 646
Markwalder K, Hess K, Valavanis A, Witassek F "Cerebral cysticercosis: treatment with praziquantel. Report of two cases." Am J Trop Med Hyg 33 (1984): 273-80
"Product Information. Biltricide (praziquantel)." Bayer, West Haven, CT.
Leblanc R, Knowles KF, Melanson D, MacLean JD, Rouleau G, Farmer JP "Neurocysticercosis: surgical and medical management with praziquantel." Neurosurgery 18 (1986): 419-27
Flisser A, Madrazo I, Plancarte A, Schantz P, Allan J, Craig P, Sarti E "Neurological symptoms in occult neurocysticercosis after single taeniacidal dose of praziquantel." Lancet 342 (1993): 748

Praziquantel

Generic Name: praziquantel

Brand Name: Biltricide

Synonyms: n.a.

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