Avemac 6 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ivermectin tablet |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of strongyloidiasis
- Treatment of onchocerciasis
- Treatment of filariasis
- Treatment of scabies
- Treatment of head lice
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for COVIO positive patients
- Dosage for prophylaxis
- Dosage guidelines for strongyloidiasis
- Dosage guidelines for onchocerciasis
Pharmacology
- Selective binding to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels
- Increase in permeability of cell membranes to chloride ions
- Hyperpolarization of nerve or muscle cells
- Death of the parasite
Interaction
- Increased INR when co-administered with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Asthenia/fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dizziness
- Somnolence
- Pruritus
- Rash
- Arthralgia/synovitis
- Lymph node enlargement and tenderness
- Fever
- Abnormal sensation in the eyes
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Excretion in human milk
- Risk to the newborn
Precautions & Warnings
- Mazzotti reaction
- Ophthalmological reactions
- Treatment of severe Mazzotti reactions
- Use of antihistamines and/or aspirin
- Hyperreactive onchodermatitis
- Encephalopathy in patients heavily infected with Loa loa
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients
- Safety and effectiveness in geriatric patients
Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
- Dry place below 30°C
- Protection from light
- Keep out of the reach of children