[The minimum dosage of praziquantel in the treatment of Taenia saginata, 1986-1993].
Praziquantel was used in a therapeutic trial in 50 patients presenting with Taenia saginata in a dose of 5 mg/body weight as a single dose. The most frequent symptoms were: abdominal pain (72%), nervousness (42%), and body weight loss (32%). Tolerance to the drug was excellent. In 100% of patients the elimination of proglottids and/or strobilus of Taenia saginata.
Ruiz Pérez
A
A
Instituto de Medicina Tropical Pedro Kourí.
Santana Añe
M
M
Villaverde Añe
B
B
Bandera Tirado
F
F
Santana Santos
N
N
D000923:Anticestodal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005243:Feces / Q000469:parasitology; D006801:Humans; D011223:Praziquantel / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013622:Taeniasis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000469:parasitology
D000923:Anticestodal Agents; D011223:Praziquantel