Description

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE belongs to a group of medicines called ‘anti-parasitic drugs/ anti-anthelmintics/ anti tapeworm drugs’, primarily indicated for the treatment of certain parasitic infections including Bancroft’s filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness. Parasites are the living organisms that live inside another organism (the host) for their survival (e.g. by getting nutrients from the host’s body. These parasites grow, reproduce, get important nutrients from a person’s body and make them sick called ‘parasitic infection. Common parasitic infections are River blindness, Loiasis, Eosinophilic lung, and Bancroft’s filariasis.

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE consists of Diethylcarbamazine that helps to treat certain parasitic infections and symptoms associated with it. Diethylcarbamazine is an anti-parasitic drug that works by killing the worm.

Take this medicine as directed by the healthcare professional. DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE may have common side effects like itching, swelling of the face, especially near the eyes, tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing, feeling sleepy, and nervousness. Contact your health care provider if these side effects bother you or do not resolve gradually.

It is significant that you need to visit your doctor regularly that will help the doctor check that the infection is clearing up. Likewise, the doctor may also suggest having an eye check-up. DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE may cause dizziness, affects thinking ability and changes vision so make sure that you did not drive or do any work that needs a clear vision if any of the unpleasant effects of medicine become bothersome then call your doctor on an urgent basis. DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE is allowed to use in pregnancy as it a category B drug that is not supposed to harm an unborn baby. This medicine can only be used in breastfeeding when strictly advised by the doctor as it has the ability to pass into breast milk.

Uses of DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE

Parasitic infections.

Medicinal Benefits

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE consists of ‘Diethylcarbamazine’ as its medicinal constituents and is used for the treatment of certain types of parasitic infections. Diethylcarbamazine is an anti-parasitic medication that works by killing worms circulating in the bloodstream. It is used to treat Bancroft’s filariasis, Eosinophilic lung (tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, Loiasis, and River blindness (onchocerciasis).

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it. Syrup/Liquid: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE

• Itching
• Swelling of the face, especially near the eyes
• Tightness in the chest or throat
• Wheezing
• Feeling sleepy
• Nervousness