Biltricide (Praziquantel) - Summary

BILTRICIDE SUMMARY

BILTRICIDE^®
TABLETS
(praziquantel)

BILTRICIDE® (praziquantel) is a trematodicide provided in tablet form for the oral treatment of schistosome infections and infections due to liver fluke.

BILTRICIDE® is indicated for the treatment of infections due to: all species of schistosoma (e.g. Schistosoma mekongi, Schistosoma japonicum, Schistosoma mansoni and Schistosoma hematobium), and infections due to the liver flukes, Clonorchis sinensis/Opisthorchis viverrini (approval of this indication was based on studies in which the two species were not differentiated).

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BILTRICIDE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Biltricide (Praziquantel)

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of safety and efficacy of combined praziquantel and artemether treatment for acute schistosomiasis japonica in China. [2008.10]

Liver flukes in dogs and treatment with praziquantel. [2007.12.25]

Assessments of pharmacokinetic drug interactions and tolerability of albendazole, praziquantel and ivermectin combinations. [2006.04]

Control of endoparasites in horses with a gel containing moxidectin and praziquantel. [2005.06.25]

Efficacy of mirazid in comparison with praziquantel in Egyptian Schistosoma mansoni-infected school children and households. [2005.02]

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Clinical Trials Related to Biltricide (Praziquantel)

Evaluation of Praziquantel Dosage for Treatment of Schistosomiasis in Brazil [Completed]

Comparing Praziquantel Versus Artesunate + Sulfamethoxypyrazine/Pyrimethamine for Treating Schistosomiasis [Completed]

Treatment of Patients With Cysticercosis With Praziquantel or Albendazole [Recruiting]

The Effect of Praziquantel Treatment on Schistosoma Mansoni Morbidity and re-Infection Along Lake Victoria, Uganda [Completed]

Neurocysticercosis: Combined Treatment With Praziquantel and Albendazole [Recruiting]

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