Biltricide and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Biltricide (praziquantel).
Praziquantel Food
Moderate Food Interaction
Food can enhance the levels of praziquantel in your body. To ensure maximal oral absorption, praziquantel should be administered with or immediately after a meal. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication. If you are receiving therapy with praziquantel you should avoid grapefruits and grapefruit juice. Grapefruit can raise the levels of praziquantel in your body and increase side effects of dizziness, abdominal discomfort, and nausea.. Do not increase or decrease the amount of grapefruit products in your diet without first talking to your doctor.
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Biltricide drug interactions
There are 110 drug interactions with Biltricide (praziquantel).
Biltricide disease interactions
There are 4 disease interactions with Biltricide (praziquantel) which include:
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Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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