A-Mectin 12 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ivermectin tablet |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Strongyloidiasis
- Treatment of Onchocerciasis
- Treatment of Filariasis
- Treatment of Scabies
- Treatment of Head Lice
Pharmacology
- Selectively binds to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels
- Causes increase in cell membrane permeability to chloride ions
- Leads to hyperpolarization of nerve or muscle cells in invertebrates
- Results in parasite death
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for Treatment of Strongyloidiasis based on body weight
- Dosage for Prophylaxis based on body weight
- Recommended dosage for treatment of onchocerciasis
- Instructions for administration with water and on an empty stomach
Interaction
- Rare reports of increased INR when co-administered with warfarin
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions related to Strongyloidiasis treatment
- Adverse reactions related to Onchocerciasis treatment
- Rarely severe or vision-associated adverse reactions
- Adverse reactions reported post registration overseas
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category C
- Not selectively fetotoxic to developing fetus
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Excreted in low concentrations in human breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of Mazzotti reaction and ophthalmological reactions in onchocerciasis patients
- Treatment of severe Mazzotti reactions not extensively studied
- Potential adverse reactions in patients with hyperreactive onchodermatitis
- Risk of serious or fatal encephalopathy in Loa loa co-infected patients
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg
- 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 the reach of children