Praziquantel (PZQ) is currently the only drug widely used for the treatment of schistosomiasis, but the antimalarial drug mefloquine (Mef) possesses interesting antischistosomal properties.

Frequently prescribed medication includes albendazole, chloroquine, febendazole, Flagyl or metronidazole, ivermectin, mebendazole, pyrantel pamoate and praziquantel. These drugs are relatively ...

Praziquantel is sold in large tablets that are difficult to swallow, especially for children and pets such as cats and dogs, which are also colonized by helminths and require preventive treatment. The ...