Praziquantel
Uses
Praziquantel is used in the treatment of human parasite infections, schistosoma infections.
How it Works
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.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Praziquantel may suffer from such side effects; Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Abnormal liver function tests, Hair loss, Fever, Dizziness, Abdominal pain, Vertigo