Praziquantel (PZQ), sold under the brandname Biltricide among others, is a medication used to treat a number of types of parasitic worm infections in mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and fish.[2] In humans specifically, it is used to treat schistosomiasis, clonorchiasis, opisthorchiasis, tapeworm infections, cysticercosis, hydatid disease, and other fluke infections.[2] It should not be used for worm infections of the eye.[3] It is taken by mouth.[2]
Side effects in humans may include poor coordination, abdominal pain, vomiting, headache, and allergic reactions.[3] While it may be used during pregnancy, it is not recommended for use during breastfeeding.[3] Praziquantel is in the anthelmintic class of medications.[2] It works partly by affecting the function of the worm's sucker.[2]
Praziquantel was approved for medical use in the United States in 1982.[2] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[4]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Praziquantel
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