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Suggest Dosage For Praziquantel

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Posted on Sat, 16 Jan 2016
Question: what is the adult dosage for a hemodyalisis patientweighing 77 kg to treat blood flukes with praziquantel
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Dosage of praziquantel

Detailed Answer:
Hello , Welcome to HCM.

Thanks for the query

Praziquantel does not require dose modification for a dialysis patient. The tablet comes as 600mg and we give it three times a day. It is given with food and has to be chewed.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Suggest Dosage For Praziquantel

Brief Answer: Dosage of praziquantel Detailed Answer: Hello , Welcome to HCM. Thanks for the query Praziquantel does not require dose modification for a dialysis patient. The tablet comes as 600mg and we give it three times a day. It is given with food and has to be chewed. I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards