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Praziquantel and Liver impairment

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

Check result:

Praziquantel <> Liver impairment

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:

Caution should be exercised when administering praziquantel at the usual recommended doses in patients with moderate to severe liver impairment (Child Pugh class B and C). Reduced metabolism of praziquantel may lead to considerably higher and longer lasting plasma concentrations of the unmetabolized drug.

Praziquantel

Generic Name: praziquantel

Brand Name: Biltricide

Synonyms: n.a.

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