Comparing Biltricide vs Praziquantel

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Biltricide praziquantel

Praziquantel

Prescribed for Beef Tapeworm Infection (Taenia saginata), Dog Tapeworm Infection, Cysticercus cellulosae, Dwarf Tapeworm Infection (Hymenolepis nana), Echinococcus, Fasciolopsis buski - Intestinal... View more

Prescription only

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity	6 tablet
Dosage	600 mg
Per Unit^*	$88.28
Cost^*	$529.66

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Quantity	6 tablet
Dosage	600 mg
Per Unit^*	$77.81
Cost^*	$466.85

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Brand Names

N/A

Biltricide

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

4.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category B No proven risk in humans

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Drug Interactions

A total of 83 drugs are known to interact with Biltricide:

12 major drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)
69 moderate drug interactions (210 brand and generic names)
2 minor drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)

A total of 83 drugs are known to interact with praziquantel:

12 major drug interactions (37 brand and generic names)
69 moderate drug interactions (210 brand and generic names)
2 minor drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Food can enhance the levels of praziquantel in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption... View more

Food can enhance the levels of praziquantel in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 29, 1982

WADA Class

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N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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