Vermectin 6 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 200.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ivermectin tablet |
| Company | Orion pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of strongyloidiasis
- Treatment of onchocerciasis
- Treatment of filariasis
- Treatment of scabies
- Treatment of head lice
Dosage & Administration
- Treatment dosage for COVIO Positive
- Prophylaxis dosage based on body weight
- Recommended dosage of Ivermectin for strongyloidiasis
- Recommended dosage of Ivermectin for onchocerciasis
Pharmacology
- Selective binding to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels
- Increase in permeability of cell membranes
- Hyperpolarization of nerve or muscle cell
- Causing death of the parasite
Interaction
- Rare reports of increased INR when co-administered with warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to any component of the product
Side Effects
- Adverse reactions related to Vermectin for strongyloidiasis
- Adverse reactions related to Vermectin for onchocerciasis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Excretion in human milk
- Risk of delayed treatment to the mother vs. possible risk to the newborn
Precautions & Warnings
- Historical data on microfilaricidal drugs
- Allergic and inflammatory responses to the death of microfilariae
- Treatment of severe Mazzotti reactions
- Use in patients with hyperreactive onchodermatitis
- Possible fatal encephalopathy in patients heavily infected with Loa loa
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients weighing less than 15 kg have not been established
- Clinical studies did not include sufficient numbers of 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