Praziquantel

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf anthelmintic drug
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:World_Health_Organization
1970s
gptkbp:ATCCode P02BA01
gptkbp:availableOn gptkb:tablet
oral suspension
gptkbp:bioavailability 80%
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Biltricide
gptkb:Cesol
gptkb:Distocide
gptkb:Cysticide
gptkbp:CASNumber 55268-74-1
gptkbp:category antineoplastic agent
gptkbp:chemicalClass isoquinoline-pyrazine derivative
gptkbp:contraindication ocular cysticercosis
gptkbp:cost inexpensive
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Bayer
gptkb:Merck
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 0.8–1.5 hours
gptkbp:excretion urine
bile
gptkbp:hasMolecularFormula C19H24N2O2
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Praziquantel
gptkbp:includedIn gptkb:WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction increases permeability of cell membranes to calcium ions
gptkbp:meltingPoint 136–138 °C
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
B1 (Australia)
gptkbp:proteinBinding 80–85%
gptkbp:PubChem_CID 4719
4891
CHEMBL1433
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
gptkbp:sideEffect nausea
abdominal pain
dizziness
fatigue
headache
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:synonym gptkb:PZQ
gptkb:Praziquantelum
gptkb:Praziquantelum_(INN)
gptkbp:UNII KUF5VD7K2E
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of schistosomiasis
treatment of tapeworm infections
treatment of liver flukes
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:veterinary_medicine
human medicine
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tapeworm
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6