Drug details

Biltricide (praziquantel)

type of Anthelmintics

Biltricide (praziquantel) is an anthelmintic, or anti-worm, medication used to treat infections caused by Schistosoma worms, which enter the body through skin that has come into contact with contaminated water. Schistosoma worms are found in Africa, South America, Middle Eastern countries, the Caribbean, and parts of Asia. Biltricide is also used to treat infection with liver flukes, caused by a type of worm found in East Asia.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• nausea,
• diarrhea,
• fever,
• chills,
• body aches,
• tiredness,
• seizure,
• constipation,
• headache,
• sore throat,
• trouble concentrating,
• bloating,
• stomach cramps,
• not feeling well,
• slow or irregular heartbeats,
• cold sweats, and
• skin irritation