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Tapeworm (Pork)



Medications for Pork Tapeworm Disease (Taenia solium)

Other names: Tapeworm (Pork)

About Pork Tapeworm illness (Taenia solium):  tape worm disease is caused by eating the raw or undercooked meat of infected animals. Pigs carry Taenia solium (T. solium).

Drugs Used to Cure Pork Tapeworm Disease (Taenia solium)

The following listing of medications are used in the treatment of this illness, or in some way related to.

Medication title Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA AlcoholReviewsRatingPopularity
BiltricideRx B N Insert  review
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Generic name: praziquantel systemic

Medication class: anthelmintics

For users: dose, interactions, side effects

For specialists: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

praziquantelRx B N Insert  review
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Generic name: praziquantel systemic

Brand name:  Biltricide

Medication class: anthelmintics

For users: dose, interactions,

For specialists: Az Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

HumatinRx N N Insert  review
0.0

Generic name: paromomycin systemic

Medication class: amebicides, aminoglycosides

For users: dose, interactions, side effects

For specialists: Prescribing Information

paromomycinRx N N Insert  review
0.0

Generic name: paromomycin systemic

Brand name:  Humatin

Medication class: amebicides, aminoglycosides

For users: dose, interactions,

For professionals: A-Z Drug Truth, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

Topics under Pork Tapeworm illness (Taenia solium)

  • Cysticercosis (0 drugs)
  • Cysticercus cellulosae (4 drugs)

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RxPrescription Only
OTCOn the Counter
Rx/OTCPrescription or Over The Counter
Away Prizes This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of the illness.
Pregnancy Category
Asufficient and well-controlled studies have failed to present a risk to the embryo in the first trimester of pregnancy (also there isn`t any evidence of risk in later trimesters).
BAnimal reproduction studies have failed to show a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in elderly women.
CAnimal reproduction studies have demonstrated a negative effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant used in pregnant women despite potential risks.
Dthere was positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may justify used in pregnant women despite potential risks.
XStudies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there`s positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in used in elderly women clearly outweigh potential gains.
NFDA has not classified this drug.
Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Program
Nisn`t at the mercy of the Controlled Substances Act.
1Has a higher potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
Two Has a higher potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions or a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Psychotherapy can cause acute physical or emotional dependence.
3includes a possibility for abuse less than people in programs 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Psychotherapy can lead to physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4Has a minimal potential for abuse in accordance with people in schedule 3. It`s a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Psychotherapy can lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to people in schedule 3.
5Has a minimal potential for abuse in accordance with people in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the USA. Psychotherapy can lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to people in schedule 4.
Alcohol
XInteracts with Medication.

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