Skytex 40 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 0.45 (100's pack: ৳ 45.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Levamisole |
| Company | Skylab pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Roundworm infection treatment
- Hookworm infection treatment
- Pinworm infection treatment
- Whipworm infection treatment
- Threadworm infection treatment
- Anthelmintic efficacy
Pharmacology
- Levamisole is the active laevo-isomer of tetramisole
- Paralysis of intestinal worms
- Enhancement of cellular immune responses in humans
Dosage & Administration
- Single administration
- Administration after a light meal
- Dosage for different age groups
- Severe hookworm infection dosage suggestion
Interaction
- Increased phenytoin toxicity
- Enhanced bioavailability of ivermectin
- Decreased bioavailability of albendazole
- Alcohol-induced disulfiram-like reaction
Contraindications
- No absolute contra-indication to the use of Levamisole
Side Effects
- Mild and transient side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Encephalopathy-like syndrome
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No teratogenic effects in animal studies
- Consideration of benefits against possible dangers in pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- No evidence of sedation
- Mild and transient giddiness
- Effect on ability to drive or operate machinery
- Transient fever in cases of concurrent microfilaraemia
Overdose Effects
- Counteracting anticholinesterase activity with atropine
- Control of blood pressure and respiration
- Avoidance of sedatives
Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
- Room temperature storage for tablets
- Protection from moisture for tablets
- Room temperature storage for syrup
- Protection from light for syrup