Piperazine

Uses

Piperazine is used to treat worm infections.

How it Works

How Piperazine works Piperazine belongs to a class of drugs known as anthelmintics. It works by paralyzing worms, allowing them to be expelled in the stool. It is effective against intestinal nematodes such as roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), pinworm, and threadworm (Enterobius vermicularis). Piperazine produces a neuromuscular block that leads to muscle paralysis in the worms, which are subsequently dislodged and expelled in the feces.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Piperazine include nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, abnormal liver function tests, fever, abdominal pain, hair loss, and vertigo.

Expert Advice

You have been prescribed Piperazine to treat various parasitic worm infections.
It should be taken with food.
Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet; swallow it whole with a full glass of water.
Piperazine can be harmful to an unborn baby; do not take it during pregnancy.
Use effective birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Piperazine.
Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before starting this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
Avoid close contact with individuals who are sick or have infections.
Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
Do not skip doses; complete the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better.
Stopping treatment early may increase your risk of further infection.

Other Combinations

Alcohol + Ephedrine + Guaifenesin + Piperazine

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Salt Composition

Alpha Lipoic Acid 100mg + Betacarotene 10mg + Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone) 500mg + L-Arginine Hydrochloride 200mg + L Carnitine (Levocarnitine) 300mg + Melatonin 3mg + Omega 3 Fatty Acid 3mg + Piperazine 5mg + Selenium Compounds 100mcg + Vitamin B9 (Folic Acid) 1.50mg + Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin) 500mcg + Vitamin E (Tocopheryl) 25mg + Zinc (Elemental Zinc) 10mg