BILTRICIDE

Drug Name: BILTRICIDE

BILTRICIDE DESCRIPTION:
PRAZIQUANTEL - ORAL (prazz-ih-KWAN-tull)

COMMON BILTRICIDE BRAND NAME(S):
Biltricide

BILTRICIDE SIDE EFFECTS:
Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite and increased sweating may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: rash, seizures, fever, joint or muscle pain, stomach pain, bloody diarrhea, rapid heartbeat. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE BILTRICIDE:
BILTRICIDE: Take BILTRICIDE by mouth, with food, as directed by your doctor. Do not chew the tablets. This drug has a bitter taste and is better tolerated if swallowed quickly with liquid during a meal. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to therapy. Notify your doctor if your condition does not improve after a few days.

BILTRICIDE USES:
BILTRICIDE is used to treat infections due to parasites (e.g., schisto and liver flukes).

OTHER USES OF BILTRICIDE:
BILTRICIDE may also be used to treat some tapeworm infections.

BILTRICIDE PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, certain infections of eye (ocular or spinal cysticercosis), seizures or liver disease. Limit alcohol intake, as it may intensify certain side effects of BILTRICIDE. Caution is advised when performing tasks requiring alertness (e.g., driving) during therapy and for 24 hours after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. BILTRICIDE is excreted into breast milk. Nursing mothers should temporarily stop breast-feeding on the day of therapy and for 72 hours after taking the last dose. Consult your doctor for details before breast-feeding.

BILTRICIDE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially oxamniquine, carbamazepine, phenytoin, dexamethasone and drugs causing drowsiness such as sedatives, tranquilizers, psychiatric medications (e.g., certain antidepressants or chlorpromazine), anti-seizure drugs, certain muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine) and certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Antihistamines are found in many nonprescription products, such as cough-and-cold medicines. Check labels carefully and ask your pharmacist for advice if you have questions. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

BILTRICIDE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

BILTRICIDE NOTES:
Do not share BILTRICIDE with others. Urine and stool samples may be examined and other tests may be done periodically to monitor your progress.

MISSED BILTRICIDE DOSE:
It is important you do not miss any doses. However, if you miss a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly to establish a new dosing schedule.

BILTRICIDE STORAGE:
Store at or below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.