Praziquantel

Praziquantel is an antiparasitic substance used to treat tapeworm infections in animals. It is administered either alone or in combination with other antiparasitic agents for various species, including dogs, cats, and livestock. Read more

Praziquantel is an antiparasitic substance used to treat tapeworm infections in animals. It is administered either alone or in combination with other antiparasitic agents for various species, including dogs, cats, and livestock.

Essential insights

• Increased membrane permeability: Praziquantel works by increasing calcium ion permeability in the parasite's cell membrane, causing muscle contractions and paralysis.
  Disruption of the parasite's integument: It also damages the outer surface of the tapeworm, leaving it vulnerable to the host's immune system.
• Efficient elimination: The parasites are quickly killed and expelled through the host’s digestive system.
• Selective toxicity: Praziquantel specifically targets parasitic flatworms and has minimal impact on the host's cells, ensuring safety in most animals.