Praziquantel is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic used to treat infections caused by trematodes (flukes) and cestodes (tapeworms). It is a workhorse in both human and veterinary medicine. Here is what you need to know.
What is praziquantel?
- A pyrazinoisoquinoline anthelmintic agent
- Effective against a broad range of parasitic worms
- Widely used and well established worldwide
How it works
Praziquantel increases the permeability of the parasite's cell membrane to calcium, causing severe muscle contraction, paralysis and detachment of the parasite, which is then cleared from the host.
Main applications
1. Human medicine
- Treats schistosomiasis and other fluke/tapeworm infections
2. Veterinary use
- Controls tapeworms in dogs, cats and livestock
Quality matters
Consistent, high-purity praziquantel raw material is critical for safe and effective pharmaceutical and veterinary products.
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