Sentences with phrase «drug praziquantel»

Biologists in Britain say that they have evidence that the parasite Schistosoma mansoni, which causes schistosomiasis, can develop resistance to the drug praziquantel.

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A drug — praziquantel — that has all the qualities of an ideal candidate for the large - scale control of Schistosomiasis is readily available.

Despite its prevalence, there is no vaccine and only one drug (praziquantel) available to counter the parasitic worm.

Achim Harder, head of anthelmintic research at Bayer, the German company that makes praziquantel, says it is not clear why the drug is less effective in Senegal.

Breaking the Cycle A great step forward came in the mid-1980s when praziquantel, the first drug able to kill tapeworm larvae in the brain, became widely available.

Over the years Nash and others refined the treatment by combining praziquantel with other drugs that tamp down the immune system.

While a drug called praziquantel is an effective treatment, there is no vaccination for schistosomiasis, and those who've had it develop no immunity.

According to the CDC, two drugs, called praziquantel (Biltricide) and niclosamide (Niclocide), are the main ones used to kill the parasite.

The drug of choice to remove tapeworms is praziquantel.

If your dog has the intestinal form of the disease, he will be given one of these drugs: pyrantel pamoate, febantel, praziquantel, ivermectin, mibemycin oxime.

A prescription drug called Praziquantel is frequently used to treat tapeworms, but there are also other options such as medication in powdered form, which can be disguised in your pet's food or tablets that remove multiple parasites at once.

General Description: Ivermectin + pyrantel pamoate + praziquantel is a combination of 3 anti-parasitic drugs used monthly in dogs to prevent heartworm infection and for the treatment and control of tapeworms, roundworms and hookworms.

The oral form tastes bitter Side effects are rare, but oral forms of praziquantel may cause drooling, drowsiness, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea If your pet shows any of the above symptoms, or you notice anything else unusual, contact your veterinarian Can this drug be given with other drugs?

Side effects are rare, but oral forms of praziquantel may cause drooling, drowsiness, loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea If your pet shows any of the above symptoms, or you notice anything else unusual, contact your veterinarian Can this drug be given with other drugs?

Praziquantel is one of the drugs that kills tapeworms in cats.

Drontal ® Plus (praziquantel / pyrantel pamoate / febantel) Tablets CAUTION: Federal law (U.S.A.) restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.