Praziquantel
Warnings
What may interact with Praziquantel?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Apalutamide
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone
-Encorafenib
-Enzalutamide
-Lumacaftor; ivacaftor
-Mitotane
-Rifampin
-Rifapentine
-St. John's wort
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Cimetidine
-Efavirenz
-Erythromycin
-Grapefruit juice
-Medications for fungal infections, such as ketoconazole or itraconazole
Other medications may affect the way this medication works. Talk with your care team about all of the medications you take. They may suggest changes to your treatment plan to lower the risk of side effects and to make sure your medications work as intended.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Praziquantel
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-History of irregular heartbeat
-Liver disease
-Seizures
-Worm cysts in the eye
-An unusual or allergic reaction to praziquantel, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Praziquantel?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
Practice good hygiene to prevent infection of others. Wash your hands, scrub your fingernails, and shower often. Change and launder linens and undergarments every day. Scrub toilets often and keep floors clean.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature below 30 degrees C (86 degrees F). Protect from light. Avoid exposure to heat. Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.

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