Biomec 6 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 100.00)
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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ivermectin tablet
Company Biopharma limited
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Indications

  • Treatment of strongyloidiasis
  • Treatment of onchocerciasis
  • Treatment of filariasis
  • Treatment of scabies
  • Treatment of head lice

Pharmacology

  • Selective binding to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels
  • Increase in permeability of cell membranes to chloride ions
  • Hyperpolarization of nerve or muscle cells
  • Causing death of parasite

Dosage & Administration

  • Treatment for COVIO positive patients
  • Prophylactic dosage guidelines
  • Dosage guidelines for strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis based on body weight

Interaction

  • Rare reports of increased INR when co-administered with warfarin

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of the product

Side Effects

  • Adverse reactions related to strongyloidiasis treatment
  • Adverse reactions related to onchocerciasis treatment

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Excretion in human milk at low concentrations
  • Caution for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Precautions & Warnings

  • Possible cutaneous and systemic reactions from microfilaricidal drugs
  • Possible ophthalmological reactions in onchocerciasis patients
  • Special considerations for patients with hyperreactive onchodermatitis or co-infection with Loa loa

Use in Special Populations

  • Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients under 15 kg not established
  • Insufficient data for subjects aged 65 and over

Therapeutic Class

  • Anthelmintic

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a dry place below 30°C
  • Protect from light
  • Keep out of reach of children

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