| Active Ingridient | Praziquantel |
| Brand | Biltree |
| Country of origin | India |
| Form | Oral Tablet |
Biltree 600mg Tablet is an anti-helminthic medicine containing the active ingredient Praziquantel. It is used to treat worm infections and Schistosoma infection by stopping or killing the worms causing the infection. Use this medicine as prescribed dose and duration by your doctor.
Clinical Uses
Uses of Biltree 600mg Tablet include:
- Worm infections: Helps treat many parasitic worm infections.
- Schistosoma infection or Schistosomiasis: Also known as snail fever or bilharzia, a disease caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes.
How It Works
Biltree 600 mg Tablet works by increasing the permeability of the parasite’s cell membrane to calcium ions. This causes severe muscle spasms and paralysis of the worms’ muscles. At the same time, Biltree 600mg Tablet breaks down and damages the worms’ tough outer skin. With this damaged outer skin and muscles paralyzed, the worm is easily recognized and cleared by the body’s immune system.
Side Effects
Side effects of Biltree 600mg Tablet include:
- Black, tarry stool
- Diarrhea
- Blurred vision
- Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
Consult your doctor if any of the side effects occur while taking Biltree 600mg Tablet.
Precautions & Warnings
- Biltree 600 mg Tablet should be used during pregnancy only if it is prescribed.
- Breastfeeding women may not take this medicine as the drug passes into breast milk and harms the baby.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine, as it may worsen dizziness and stomach upset.
- Avoid driving as this medicine can cause dizziness and reduce alertness.
- Patients with kidney or liver disease should use this medicine under medical supervision and need closer monitoring.
- Biltree 600mg Tablet is safe for children aged 1 year or above.
Drug Interactions
Biltree 600mg Tablet can interact with the following medicines:
- Phenytoin
- Rifampin
- St. John’s wort
- Carbamazepine
- Modafinil
- Chloroquine
- Iptacopan
- Lefamulin
- Adagrasib
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