Ivactin 12 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ivermectin tablet |
| Company | Aristopharma ltd |
| 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 cell membrane permeability to chloride ions
- Hyperpolarization of nerve or muscle cells
- Cause death of the parasite
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage depends on body weight
- Different dosages for treatment and prophylaxis
- Single-dose for prophylaxis on Day 1 and Day 7
- Recommended dosage for strongyloidiasis based on body weight
- Recommended dosage for onchocerciasis based on body weight
Interaction
- Rare reports of 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
- Varied systemic and cutaneous reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Not recommended for use during pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk in low concentrations
Precautions & Warnings
- Potential for Mazzotti reaction
- Possible allergic and inflammatory responses
- Increased risk in patients with hyperreactive onchodermatitis
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients
- No established use for patients weighing less than 15 kg
- No sufficient data for use in geriatric patients
Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place below 30°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of reach of children