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Distoside 600mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Praziquantel
Manufacturer : CHANDRA BHAGAT PHARMA PVT LTD
Origin of Medicine : India
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Introduction to Distoside 600mg Tablet
Distoside 600mg Tablet is an anthelmintic medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as the pyrazinoisoquinoline derivatives containing the active ingredient Praziquantel. This medication is used to treat various parasitic infections caused by different types of worms, including tapeworms, flukes, and schistosomes.
Do not use this drug if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to it or any components in the medication. Individuals with cysticercosis of the eye should avoid this medication, as it can lead to severe eye damage during parasite destruction within the eye. Moreover, if you are currently using rifampicin, an antibiotic for tuberculosis treatment. In that case, it's important to refrain from taking Distoside 600mg Tablet concurrently, as rifampicin can reduce the levels of this drug in your body. Your physician may suggest alternative treatment options if any of these conditions or interactions apply to you.
Notify your physician if you have any history of heart disease, including heart rhythm problems. This drug can affect the cardiovascular system, so close monitoring may be needed during treatment to minimize potential cardiac effects. For individuals with liver problems, epilepsy, and prone to worm infections of the brain(neurocysticercosis), it is essential to inform your physician as this condition may require specialized treatment and monitoring. Distoside 600mg Tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for more advice if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Distoside 600mg Tablet
- Treatment of schistosoma infections.
Therapeutic Effects of Distoside 600mg Tablet
Distoside 600mg Tablet works by paralyzing and killing the parasitic worms. It disrupts the worms' cell membranes, causing them to become more permeable to calcium ions, which leads to muscle contraction and paralysis. This allows the body's immune system to clear the dead parasites from the body.
Interaction of Distoside 600mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your physician about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications, such as cimetidine, ketoconazole, erythromycin, and chloroquine, may interact with Distoside 600mg Tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Distoside 600mg Tablet
- Store Distoside 600mg Tablet at a temperature not exceeding (30°C).
- Do not freeze.
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How to consume Distoside 600mg Tablet
Take the Distoside 600mg Tablet as your physician advises. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.
Safety Advices for Distoside 600mg Tablet
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Pregnancy
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It is advised to consult your doctor if you are pregnant, suspect to be pregnant, or planning for pregnancy before taking Distoside 600mg Tablet.Â
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Breast Feeding
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Distoside 600mg Tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor for more advice.
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Lungs
  It is unknown whether Distoside 600mg Tablet can be used in patients with lung diseases. Consult your doctor for more advice.
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Liver
  Distoside 600mg Tablet may require caution in individuals with liver conditions, as the liver plays a role in metabolizing medications. Dose adjustments are necessary. Consult your doctor for more advice
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Alcohol
 ÂIt is unknown whether consuming alcohol interacts with the Distoside 600mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor for more advice.
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Driving
  It is unsafe to drive while taking Distoside 600mg Tablet because this medicine might cause dizziness, somnolence or fits. If so, avoid driving and operating machinery during this treatment.
Side Effects of Distoside 600mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Severe skin reactions
- Sudden wheezing
- Difficulty in breathing or tightness in the chest
- Swelling of eyelids, face or lips
- Itching all over the body reddening of the skin or itchy red spots
Common
- Vertigo
- Somnolence
- Anorexia
- Diarrhea
- Myalgia
- Malaise
- Fever
Word of Advice
Diarrhea can lead to dehydration and fluid loss. It's necessary to drink plenty of fluids, such as water, oral rehydration solutions, or clear broths when using Distoside 600mg Tablet to address diarrhea. Proper hydration helps replace lost fluids and electrolytes and supports the body's recovery.
FAQs
Q 1. What are the common uses of Distoside 600mg Tablet?
Distoside 600mg Tablet is primarily used to treat infections caused by parasitic worms, such as schistosomiasis, liver fluke infections, and tapeworm infections.
Q 2. Who should not take Distoside 600mg Tablet?
Distoside 600mg Tablet should not be taken if you are allergic to praziquantel or any of its ingredients, have cysticercosis of the eye, or are taking rifampicin (an antibiotic for tuberculosis). Rifampicin can reduce the effectiveness of this drug.
Q 3. Can Distoside 600mg Tablet be used in children and adults?
Distoside 600mg Tablet is suitable for both children and adults, but the dosage may vary based on age, weight, and the type of parasitic infection.
Q 4. How is Distoside 600mg Tablet administered?
Distoside 600mg Tablet is taken orally in tablet form. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on the specific type of parasitic infection being treated and your physician's instructions.
Q 5. What precautions should be taken when using Distoside 600mg Tablet?
Inform your physician if you have liver problems, heart disease, a history of epilepsy, or brain worm infections before taking Distoside 600mg Tablet. Special care may be needed in these situations.
Fact Box of Distoside 600mg Tablet
Molecule name: Praziquantel | Therapeutic class: Anthelmintic |
Pharmacological class: Pyrazinoisoquinoline derivatives | Indications: Treatment of schistosoma infections |
References
- Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Jan 2019] [Accessed on 6th Sep 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2019/018714s018lbl.pdf
- Patient information leaflet - WHO/OMS extranet systems. [ Revised on April 2020] [Accessed on 6th Sep 2023], https://extranet.who.int/pqweb/sites/default/files/NT004part3.pdf
- KD Tripathi, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, Anthelmintic drugs, 7th edition, 2013, 855.
- Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Chemotherapy of helminth infections, 12th edition, 2011, 1456-1458.
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