Comparing Biltricide vs Praziquantel
Biltricidepraziquantel |
Praziquantel |
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Prescribed for Beef Tapeworm Infection (Taenia saginata), Dog Tapeworm Infection, Dwarf Tapeworm Infection (Hymenolepis nana), Cysticercus cellulosae, Opisthorchis viverrini - Liver Fluke,... more |
Prescribed for Beef Tapeworm Infection (Taenia saginata), Dog Tapeworm Infection, Dwarf Tapeworm Infection (Hymenolepis nana), Cysticercus cellulosae, Opisthorchis viverrini - Liver Fluke,... more |
Choose a suggestion belowBeef Tapeworm Infection (Taenia saginata)
Naophyetus salmincola
Schistosoma mansoni
Schistosoma japonicum
Schistosoma haematobium
Pork Tapeworm Infection (Taenia solium)
Paragonimus westermani, Lung Fluke
Opisthorchis viverrini, Liver Fluke
Metagonimus yokogawai, Intestinal Fluke
Cysticercus cellulosae
Liver Fluke (Clornorchis sinensis)
Heterophyes heterophyes, Intestinal Fluke
Fish Tapeworm Infection (Diphyllobothrium latum)
Fasciolopsis buski, Intestinal Fluke
Echinococcus
Dwarf Tapeworm Infection (Hymenolepis nana)
Dog Tapeworm Infection (Dipylidium caninum)
Schistosoma mekongi
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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5.5
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7.0
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Biltricide side effects document. |
See the full praziquantel side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Biltricide | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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4.5 hours |
4.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 84 drugs are known to interact with Biltricide:
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A total of 84 drugs are known to interact with praziquantel:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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December 29, 1982 |
December 29, 1982 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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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.
Further information
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