Biltricide Generic Praziquantel

BRAND: Biltricide
COMPOSOTION : Praziquantel

What Is Biltricide ?

Biltricide Generic Praziquantel is an Anthelmintic - an anti-worm medicine that treats infections caused by worms belonging to all species of Schistosoma (S.mekongi, S.japonicum, S.mansoni, and S.hematobium), besides liver flukes that cause Clonorchiasis (C.sinensis), and Opisthorchiasis (O.viverrin O.felineus).

Generic Praziquantel, the medicinal compound in Biltricide, has vermicidal and vermifugal properties. It impacts the helminths that penetrate through the skin and enter the bloodstream, by causing them to have spasms – as the medicine takes effect – making them die slowly.

When people come into contact with contaminated waster matter in river-water, worms enter their bodies and this causes Schistosoma (Bilharzia, or Snail Fever). Infections such as Clonorchiasis (Chinese Liver Fluke Disease), or Opisthorchiasis (Siberian Liver Fluke Disease, or Cat Liver Fluke Disease), are caused when people eat raw or poorly cooked fish that has been infected by the fluke larvae.

Biltricide comes in a tablet formulation of 600mg. It is usually a 1-day treatment. These tablets have to be taken every 4-6 hours. When you Buy Biltricide, remember that the dosage of Generic Biltricide depends on the nature of the infection, and body-weight of the infected individual.

Praziquantel is not recommended for children below the age of 4, unless the Pediatrician specifically advises this treatment.

Depending on the degree of infection, all the worms may not die at the same time by taking Biltricide, and in such cases, the patient may have to take another course of the medicine, as and when decided by the treating doctor. Generic Praziquantel is able to destroy the adult worms, but not the younger worms. But it does succeed in paralyzing them, and these get expelled from the body with the waste matter.

As Generic Biltricide may make a person drowsy, individuals who drive, operate machines, or perform risky activities, should refrain from performing such activities for a day or two. Older people who take Biltricide, should also remain cautious because it can make them drowsy and slow down their response system.

How Should I Take Biltricide ?

Generic Biltricide should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor.

Take Biltricide with a glassful of water; with or without food. It is recommended that you take the tablet with water during meals. Swallow the tablet whole, without chewing it, as the medicine has a bitter taste, and keeping any part of it in the mouth may cause gagging or vomiting.

Biltricide doses are based upon weight, and the kind of infection you may have. Usual doses are three times in a day with 4-6 hours interval between the doses. Follow the dosing schedule prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions Before Taking Biltricide:

Precautions to be taken before you Buy Biltricide Online:-

Let your doctor know about your complete medical history, particularly if you have any heart disorder [especially an irregular heart rhythm]; an enlarged spleen; any parasitic brain infection; seizures; any liver disease; cerebral cysticercosis; or, ocular cysticercosis.
Let your doctor know, if you have any allergies to any medicine, food, preservatives, dyes, or any other substance.
Tell your doctor about the prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamin-calcium-mineral supplements, and/or herbal products you are taking.
Before starting Biltricide treatment, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to be pregnant, or breast-feeding.
Lactating women should not breastfeed their babies on the day they take Biltricide and for the next 72 hours.
Those who have moderate to severe liver impairment and take Biltricide, may have higher plasma concentrations of unmetabolized Praziquantel, with a minimal increase in liver enzymes.
Inform your Doctor if you are taking any anti-seizure or antifungal medicines before you start taking Biltricide.
As Biltricide may cause dizziness or drowsiness, those who drive, operate machinery, or perform risky activities that require them to be fully alert, should refrain from such activities for a day or two when they take the Biltricide dose.
As elderly patients are more sensitive to medicines, and also because Biltricide may cause drowsiness, they have to be careful when they use this drug.
Biltricide is not recommended for children below 4 years in age.

What Are The Side Effects Of Biltricide ?

Biltricide is usually well tolerated, with the side effects being often mild and temporary. These may include:-

Headaches
Dizziness
A general feeling of ill-health
Abdominal discomfort
Nausea
Fever.

An allergic medicine such as:- Hives, Rash, Itching, Swelling in the face-lips-tongue-mouth, would mean that you should stop taking Biltricide (Generic Praziquantel) and speak to your doctor.

Seek emergency medical help, in case you experience any Unusual or Major Side Effect, such as:-

Bloody diarrhea
Convulsions
Arrhythmias (any inconsistency in heartbeats – fast, slow, or erratic)
Severe abdominal pain
Severe or persistent vomiting
Somnolence
Severe headache
Myalgia (Muscular pain).

A serious drug reaction to this medicine is rare. It is possible that the side effects you could experience, may be due to the dying parasites, and not because of Praziquantel. This is particularly true for those people in whom the worm burden is high.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other side effects not listed above, contact your doctor.

What Happens If I Miss the Dose/Take An Overdose of Biltricide ?

After you Buy Biltricide Online and start the therapy, and find you have forgotten to take a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, if there is plenty of time left for the next dose. It is important for you not to miss any dose, so if you are unable to take the missed dose, consult your doctor.

Never double your dose of Biltricide medication, as this may cause a serious allergic reaction.

If you think that you have consumed more medicine than prescribed by your doctor, seek emergency medical help immediately.

Interactions With Other Drugs:

Some of the medicines that may interact with Biltricide (Generic Praziquantel), are:-

Barbiturates like Phenobarbital.
Anti-seizure medicines such as Carbamazepine, Fosphenytoin, or Phenytoin.
Antibiotics like Erythromycin.
Anti-fungal medications such as Itraconazole, or Ketoconazole.
Chloroquine used for malaria.
Immunosuppressants like Dexamethasone used to treat autoimmune diseases.
Histamine (H2) Antagonists like Cimetidine to treat gastric ailments.
Medications for TB and Leprosy such as Rifampin.
Homeopathic & Herbal medicines for pain relief such as St. John’s Wort.

There may be other interactions with certain foods, alcohol, or tobacco – consult your doctor regarding what you should avoid while taking Biltricide.

Important Notes About Biltricide:

Biltricide (Generic Praziquantel) must not be given to patients who are allergic to this drug. It is recommended that patients suffering from any cardiac disorder, who get infected by these helminths, should be hospitalized during treatment for thorough medical supervision.

Similarly, if a patient has Cerebral Cysticercosis and then develops Schistosomiasis or any fluke infection, the patient should be admitted in a hospital if Biltricide treatment is required, so that the condition of the patient can be regularly medically monitored.

It is recommended that Intraocular Cysticercosis should not be treated with Biltricide, as destruction of the parasites inside the eyes may cause severe inflammation and irreparable harm.

If you have to travel to a place where the risk of infection is high due to these worms, it is recommended that you boil the drinking water for 1 minute, and heat your bathing water for at least 5 minutes at 150oF to make it safe for taking a shower.

It is advisable for travellers to avoid swimming or wading in contaminated water; or to eat raw fish, or fish that has not been properly cooked, whether it is smoked, or salted.

Store Biltricide in its’ container, tightly closed, keeping it at a room temperature of about 30oC, away from heat, light and humidity, and out of reach of children and pets.

Discard the medicine properly when it is no longer needed, or has expired, by consulting your pharmacist regarding safe disposal methods.

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