ATC codes:
P02BA01
EMLc
Indication
Cysticercosis of central nervous system
ICD11 code:
1F70.0
INN
Praziquantel
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Complementary
(EML)
(EMLc)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Oral > Solid > tablet:
600 mg (scored) ;
500 mg ;
150 mg
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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DrugBank
Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
Following the review of the age-appropriateness of formulations on the EMLc, the Expert Committee recommended the addition of praziquantel 150 mg and 500 mg tablets to all sections of the EML and EMLc where praziquantel is currently listed.