Parakil 6 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (1 x 10: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 150.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ivermectin tablet |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals ltd |
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 the nerve or muscle cell
- Parasite death
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for COVIO positive patients
- Prophylactic dosage based on body weight
- Recommended dosage for strongyloidiasis
- Recommended dosage for onchocerciasis
Interaction
- Rare reports of increased INR when co-administered with warfarin
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions related to strongyloidiasis
- Adverse reactions related to onchocerciasis
- Rarely reported severe adverse reactions
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy category C
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in low concentrations in human milk
- Use in nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Possible cutaneous and systemic reactions
- Ophthalmological reactions in onchocerciasis
- Treatment of severe Mazzotti reactions
- Use of parenteral corticosteroids
- Special considerations for patients with hyperreactive onchodermatitis
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients <15 kg
- Insufficient data in 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