Although some work has been performed on metabolite identification, there was minimal information on PZQвЂ™s metabolic pathway, and no pharmacogenetics studies were identified. Other factors influencing the efficacy of PZQ were brand, formulation, and co-administered food. The analyses showed that variable exposure to PZQ was associated with alterations in the liverвЂ™s capacity to metabolise PZQ and observed drugвЂ“drug interactions. Forty publications describing human and experimental studies fitted the inclusion criteria and were subjected to data extraction and analysis. Publications were categorised into pharmacokinetics, drugвЂ“drug interactions, pharmacogenetics, and metabolite analysis. The search terms for the review comprised of ( AND AND ) and included studies evaluating PZQ metabolism. The literature search was directed at published studies from three online databases: Web of Science, PubMed, and EMBASE. We evaluate factors that can influence the metabolism of PZQ and the resultant effect on the efficacy of PZQ treatment to determine factors that potentially influence an individualвЂ™s response to the drug.

Here, we investigate whether host PZQ metabolism contributes towards variable cure rates. However, there have been comparatively fewer studies of other factors that can potentially alter PZQ efficacy. Given the heavy reliance on PZQ for mass drug administration, there has been considerable research on the potential of parasites developing resistance to the drug, resulting in decreased drug efficacy. Last accessed December 18, 2014.Schistosomiasis control is heavily reliant on the drug praziquantel (PZQ), which is used as preventive chemotherapy as part of national helminth control strategies. Basic Information about Cadmium in Drinking Water. Triangle Park, NC: National Institute of Environmental Health and Safety, 2016. Cadmium and Cadmium Compounds, Report on Carcinogens, Fourteenth Edition. Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2010. Cadmium Dust, NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.Atlanta, GA: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2014. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.Occupational Safety & Health Administration has more information about controlling exposures to cadmium. If you work with cadmium, use all recommended safety precautions to avoid carrying cadmium-containing dust home from work on your clothing, skin, hair, or tools. How can exposures be reduced?Дispose of nickelвЂ“cadmium batteries properly, and do not allow children to play with these batteries. Occupational exposure to various cadmium compounds is associated with an increased risk of lung cancer. Which cancers are associated with exposure to cadmium? The expanding nickelвЂ“cadmium (NiCd) battery recycling industry is also a potential source for exposure. The general population is exposed to cadmium by breathing tobacco smoke or eating cadmium-contaminated foods, which is the major source of cadmium exposure for nonsmokers. The major routes of occupational exposure are inhalation of dust and fumes and incidental ingestion of dust from contaminated hands, cigarettes, or food. How are people exposed to cadmium?Д®xposure to cadmium occurs mostly in workplaces where cadmium products are made. Cadmium does not corrode easily and has been used to manufacture batteries, pigments, metal coatings, and plastics. Most cadmium used in the United States is extracted during the production of other metals such as zinc, lead, and copper. All soils and rocks, including coal and mineral fertilizers, contain some cadmium. What is Cadmium?Д¬admium is a natural element found in tiny amounts in air, water, soil, and food. Cadmium is a natural element found in the earth's crust, and has been used to make batteries and other products.

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