Biomec 12 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 9.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 180.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
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
- Hyperpolarization of nerve or muscle cell
- Parasite death
Dosage and Administration
- Dosage based on body weight
- Tablet intake with water on an empty stomach
- Prophylactic dosing regimen
- Recommended dosages for Strongyloidiasis and Onchocerciasis
- Retreatment intervals
Interaction
- Increased INR when co-administered with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions related to Strongyloidiasis treatment
- Adverse reactions related to Onchocerciasis treatment
- Various body systems affected by side effects
Pregnancy and Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Excretion in human milk
- Use caution when treating nursing mothers
Precautions and Warnings
- Potential systemic and cutaneous reactions to microfilaricidal drugs
- Ophthalmological reactions in patients with onchocerciasis
- Treatment of severe Mazzotti reactions
- Management of postural hypotension
- Possible reactions in patients heavily infected with Loa loa
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients
- Lack of studies in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg
- Insufficient data for geriatric patients
Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
- Dry storage below 30°C
- Protection from light
- Keep out of reach of children