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Praziquantel interactions

Praziquantel (Biltricide) has 41 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 37 major, 4 moderate, 0 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (37)

  • AprepitantCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • ArmodafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • BosentanCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • CarbamazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • CenobamateanticonvulsantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • CimetidineH2 blockerMajor

    …outweighs the risks [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ).] 7.2 CYP450 inhibitors Concomitant administration of drugs that decrease the activity of drug metabolizing liver enzymes (CYP450 inhibitors), for example, cimetidine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, and ritonavir may increase plasma concentrations of praziquantel. (Praziquantel label, Drug interactions)

  • ClobazambenzodiazepineMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • DexamethasonecorticosteroidMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • EfavirenzantiretroviralMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovirantiretroviralMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    …outweighs the risks [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ).] 7.2 CYP450 inhibitors Concomitant administration of drugs that decrease the activity of drug metabolizing liver enzymes (CYP450 inhibitors), for example, cimetidine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, and ritonavir may increase plasma concentrations of praziquantel. (Praziquantel label, Drug interactions)

  • EslicarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • EtravirineantiretroviralMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • FosphenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • GriseofulvinantifungalMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    …outweighs the risks [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ).] 7.2 CYP450 inhibitors Concomitant administration of drugs that decrease the activity of drug metabolizing liver enzymes (CYP450 inhibitors), for example, cimetidine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, and ritonavir may increase plasma concentrations of praziquantel. (Praziquantel label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    …outweighs the risks [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ).] 7.2 CYP450 inhibitors Concomitant administration of drugs that decrease the activity of drug metabolizing liver enzymes (CYP450 inhibitors), for example, cimetidine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, and ritonavir may increase plasma concentrations of praziquantel. (Praziquantel label, Drug interactions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • LorlatinibCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • MitapivatCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • MitotaneCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • ModafinilCNS stimulantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • Nafcillinpenicillin antibioticMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • Nirmatrelvir and ritonavirantiviralMajor

    …outweighs the risks [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 ).] 7.2 CYP450 inhibitors Concomitant administration of drugs that decrease the activity of drug metabolizing liver enzymes (CYP450 inhibitors), for example, cimetidine, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, and ritonavir may increase plasma concentrations of praziquantel. (Praziquantel label, Drug interactions)

  • OxcarbazepineanticonvulsantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • PhenobarbitalbarbiturateMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • Phentermine and topiramateCNS stimulantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • PhenytoinanticonvulsantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • PrimidoneanticonvulsantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • RifabutinantibioticMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • RifampinantibioticMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • RifapentineantibioticMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • SuzetrigineCYP3A4 inducerMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

  • TopiramateanticonvulsantMajor

    • Patients taking strong Cytochrome P450 3A enzyme (CYP3A) inducers, such as rifampin, [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.6 ) and Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.2 )] . (Praziquantel label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (4)

  • AlbendazoleModerate

    Praziquantel: In the fed state increased mean maximum plasma concentration and area under the curve of albendazole sulfoxide by about 50% in healthy subjects. (Albendazole label, Drug interactions)

  • ChloroquineantimalarialModerate

    Praziquantel: In a single-dose interaction study, chloroquine has been reported to reduce the bioavailability of praziquantel. (Chloroquine label, Drug interactions)

  • GrapefruitFood and drinkModerate

    In addition, grapefruit juice was also reported to produce a 1.6-fold increase in the C max and a 1.9-fold increase in the AUC of praziquantel. (Praziquantel label, Drug interactions)

  • HydroxychloroquineQT-prolonging drugModerate

    Praziquantel Chloroquine has been reported to reduce the bioavailability of praziquantel. (Hydroxychloroquine label, Drug interactions)

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