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Pyrantel is used in the treatment of parasitic heartworm infections in dogs

Pyrantel is an heartworm preventative or known as anthelmintic which is prescribed for use in dogs. Pyrantel works by destroying heartworm larvae. Pyrantel works by causing paralysis of the worms and removing them out of the body.

Animals which use Pyrantel may suffer from such side effects;

Nausea,
Dizziness,
Vomiting,
Diarrhea,
Excessive weight loss,
Loss of appetite,
Dilated pupils,
Tremors or convulsions

Praziquantel is used in the treatment of human parasite infections, schistosoma infections.

Praziquantel is known as an anthelmintic. Praziquantel works for human parasite infections by stopping the insect larvae from growing and spreading. Praziquantel affects the permeability of the cell membrane by making it weaker thereby killing the worms.

Patients who take Praziquantel may suffer from such side effects;

Headache,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abnormal liver function tests,
Hair loss,
Fever,
Dizziness,
Abdominal pain,
Vertigo