Biomec 6 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 100.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ivermectin tablet |
| Company | Biopharma limited |
| Also available as |
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