Side effects of Piperazine citrate

Piperazine is an organic compound that consists of a six-membered ring containing two opposing nitrogen atoms. First used as a solvent for uric acid, the use of piperazine as an anthelmintic agent was first introduced in 1953.  Piperazine compounds mediate their anthelmintic action by generally paralyzing parasites, allowing the host body to easily remove or expel the invading organism.

Piperazine belongs to the family of medicines called anthelmintics. Anthelmintics are used in the treatment of worm infections.

Piperazine is used to treat:

common roundworms (ascariasis) and

pinworms (enterobiasis; oxyuriasis).

Piperazine works by paralyzing the worms. They are then passed in the stool.

 Side effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Blurring of vision

clumsiness

crawling or tingling feeling of the skin

fever

irregular, twisting movement, especially of the face, arms, and legs

joint pain

skin rash or itching

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

Abdominal or stomach cramps or pain

diarrhea

dizziness

drowsiness

headache

muscle weakness

nausea or vomiting

tremors

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.