Neotrax 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.43 (20 x 10: ৳ 86.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 4.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levamisole |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of gastrointestinal worm infections
- Effective against roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, whipworm, threadworm, and others
Pharmacology
- Levamisole paralyses intestinal worms
- Enhances cellular immune responses in humans
Dosage & Administration
- Single administration after light meal
- Different doses for different age groups
- Second dose recommended for severe hookworm infection
- Tablet and syrup options
Interaction
- May increase phenytoin toxicity
- Increases ivermectin bioavailability
- Decreases albendazole bioavailability
- Alcohol may cause disulfiram-like reaction
Contraindications
- No absolute contra-indication to the use of Levamisole
Side Effects
- Infrequent and mild side-effects
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache
- Reported encephalopathy-like syndrome
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No teratogenic effects shown in animal studies
- Benefits during pregnancy should be weighed against possible dangers
Precautions & Warnings
- No evidence of sedation
- Mild and transient giddiness as side-effect
- No precautions for ability to drive or operate machinery
- Transient fever in case of concurrent microfilaraemia
Overdose Effects
- Possible anticholinesterase activity
- Counter with atropine
- Control blood pressure and respiration
- Avoid sedatives
Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
- Tablet: Store at room temperature, protect from moisture
- Syrup: Store at room temperature, protect from light