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. 2013 Jul 25;7(7):e2200. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002200

Table 2. Reported adverse effects after anthelmintics treatment of porcine cysticercosis.

Reference Anthelmintic Dose (mg/kg) Treatment duration Adverse effects
12 FLU 5.5–40 10 consecutive days Reduced appetite
14 FBZ 5–45 7 or 14 consecutive days Slightly reduced appetite
17 ABZ 30 3 consecutive days Lethargy and anorexia
17 ABZ 50 Single-dose treatment Prostration, anorexia, lethargia, and death
20 ABZSO 15 8 consecutive days Ulcers developed in 2 pigs at injection site
23 PZQ 50 Single dose No side effect reported
23 PZQ+OFZ 30+50 Single dose No side effect reported
23 OFZ 30 Single dose No side effect reported
24 OFZ 10, 20 & 30 Single dose No side effect observed
25 OFZ 30 Single dose No side effect observed
26 OFZ 30 Single dose Not reported
27 OFZ 30 Single dose Not reported
32 PZQ 50 >15 days Not reported
33 PZQ 25, 50 & 100 Single day Not reported
34 NZX 150 7 consecutive days No side effect observed