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Praziquantel and Epilepsy

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

Check result:

Praziquantel <> Epilepsy

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:

Praziquantel can exacerbate central nervous system pathology due to schistosomiasis. As a general rule this drug should not be administered in individuals with a history of epilepsy or seizures and any other signs of potential central nervous system involvement such as subcutaneous nodules suggestive of cysticercosis.

Praziquantel

Generic Name: praziquantel

Brand Name: Biltricide

Synonyms: n.a.

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