Mectin 6 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 300.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ivermectin tablet |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of strongyloidiasis
- Treatment of onchocerciasis
- Treatment of filariasis
- Treatment of scabies
- Treatment of head lice
- Selective binding to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels
Pharmacology
- Selective binding to invertebrate nerve and muscle cells
- Increase in cell membrane permeability to chloride ions
- Hyperpolarization of nerve or muscle cell
- Parasite death
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for COVIO positive patients
- Prophylactic dosage based on body weight
- Recommended dosage for strongyloidiasis based on body weight
- Recommended dosage for onchocerciasis based on body weight
- Single-dose treatment for strongyloidiasis
- Single-dose treatment for onchocerciasis
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 strongyloidiasis treatment
- Adverse reactions related to onchocerciasis treatment
- Adverse reactions reported in post-registration reports
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Excretion in human milk
- Use only if risk to mother outweighs risk to newborn
Precautions & Warnings
- Possibility of Mazzotti reaction
- Possibility of ophthalmological reactions
- Possibility of allergic and inflammatory responses
- Possible adverse reactions in hyperreactive onchodermatitis patients
- Possible adverse reactions in Loa loa infected patients
Use in Special Populations
- Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients under 15kg not established
- Clinical studies in patients aged 65 and over not sufficient
Therapeutic Class
- Anthelmintic
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place
- Keep below 30°C
- Protect from light
- Keep out of reach of children