praziquantel

praziquantel
A pyrazinoisoquinoline derivative; a synthetic heterocyclic broad-spectrum anthelmintic agent effective against all schistosome species parasitic of humans as well as most other trematodes and adult cestodes.

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praz·i·quan·tel .praz-i-'kwän-.tel n an anthelmintic drug C19H24N2O2 see BILTRICIDE

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n.
an anthelmintic drug used to eliminate tapeworms and schistosomes. It is administered by mouth. Possible side-effects include nausea, abdominal discomfort, fever, sweating, and drowsiness. Trade name: Cysticide.

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pra·zi·quan·tel (pra″zĭ-kwahnґtəl) a broad-spectrum anthelmintic used for the treatment of a wide variety of fluke and tapeworm infections; administered orally.

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