Biltricide (Praziquantel)

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The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

Biltricide is a prescription drug that treats parasitic infections, including:

  • Clonorchiasis
  • Neurocysticercosis
  • Opisthorchiasis
  • Schistosomiasis
  • Tapeworms

Biltricide is effective against schistosomes, or blood fluke, a type of parasite. It works by causing strong contractions in the blood fluke's muscle, leading to paralysis and detachment from bleed vessel walls. The immune system can then destroy them.

Fact Table

Formula

C19H24N2O2

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

Relatively small

Legal status

Rx-only

Chemical Name

Praziquantel

Elimination half-life

0.8–1.5 hours

Dosage (Strength)

600mg

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

Biltricide

Protein binding

80%

PubChem CID

4891

MedlinePlus

a608048

ChEBI

45267

ATC code

P02BA01

DrugBank

DB01058

KEGG

D00471

Routes of administration

By mouth

Directions

Biltricide is dosed based on weight and the type of infection being treated. Take Biltricide exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it for longer than prescribed.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Biltricide is praziquantel.

Interactions

Biltricide has many potential drug-drug interactions, including: 

  • Apalutamide
  • Atazanavir
  • Carbamazepine
  • Ceritinib
  • Chloroquine
  • Cimetidine
  • Clarithromycin
  • Clofazimine
  • Cobicistat and cobicistat-containing coformulations
  • Darunavir
  • Enzalutamide
  • Erdafitinib
  • Fexinidazole
  • Fosphenytoin
  • Fusidic Acid
  • Grapefruit Juice
  • Idelalisib
  • Indinavir
  • Itraconazole
  • Ivosidenib
  • Ketoconazole
  • Levoketoconazole
  • Lonafarnib
  • Lopinavir
  • Lumacaftor
  • Lumacaftor-ivacaftor
  • Mifepristone
  • Mitotane
  • Nefazodone
  • Nelfinavir
  • Ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir
  • Ombitasvir-paritaprevir-ritonavir plus dasabuvir
  • Phenobarbital
  • Phenytoin
  • Posaconazole
  • Primidone
  • Rifampin (rifampicin)
  • Ritonavir and ritonavir-containing coformulations
  • Saquinavir
  • Telithromycin
  • Tucatinib
  • Voriconazole

If you are taking any of the above drugs, your treatment may need to be modified during the course of Biltricide.

Cautions

Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart problems before taking this drug, including abnormal heart rhythms,

Use caution if you have a history of seizures.

Use caution if you have a history of liver problems.

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery on the day of treatment or the day after treatment.

Side Effects

Adverse effects that people experience while taking Biltricide can include:

  • Abdominal distress
  • Abdominal pain
  • Anorexia
  • Atrioventricular block
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • Bradycardia
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Ectopic beats
  • Eosinophilia
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Hypersensitivity reaction
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Malaise
  • Myalgia
  • Nausea
  • Paradoxical reaction
  • Polyserositis
  • Pruritus
  • Seizure
  • Serum sickness
  • Skin rash
  • Urticaria
  • Ventricular fibrillation
  • Vertigo
  • Vomiting
  • Weakness

References

  1. Biltricide [package insert]. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2010.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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