Ivermectin Tablets
Ivermectin Tablets
Classification: Parasitic Medicine
Ivermectin Tablets?
It is used for the treatment of infection causes by parasites.
It is widely used against different types of worms.
Ivermectin is available as oral tablets and also as creams.
Uses of Ivermectin
- • Intestinal Infections
- • River blindness
- • Skin infections
- • Scabies
- • Head lice
- • Elephantiasis
What is Iverkast?
It is Ivermectin USP 12 mg, developed by Aprazer Healthcare. Iverkast is widely used for various intestinal infections.
Iverkast is available worldwide and is highly effective against parasitic infections of the skin and the intestine.
Aprazer Healthcare – Leading Anti-Parasitic Medicine Manufacturer
Aprazer Healthcare stands at the forefront, developing top–quality anti-helminthic and anti-parasitic medicines.
We are the largest Ivermectin exporter to countries in African countries.
Our product catalogue includes an affordable range of parasitic drugs – Anthelmintic drugs, Antiprotozoal.
The Top Used Intestinal Parasite Medicines
- • Praziquantal (Zerquan) – widely used for tapeworm infections and Intestinal flukes
- • Ivermectin (Iverkast) – widely used against roundworms and threadworms.
Ivermectin Tablet Working
It kills parasites. It inhibits Ion channels and causes paralysis and death of the worm.
It also stops reproduction in parasite cells.
At higher doses, it shows anti-viral effects.
Ivermectin Common Side Effects
It induces an inflammatory response and causes GIT upset.
The parasites die, leading to an antigen effect.
- • Nausea
- • Vomiting
- • Abdominal pain
- • Dizziness
- • Skin rashes
- • Orthostatic hypotension
Serious Side-Effects
The extreme side effects are caused by high doses or any drug interactions.
It can cause severe chill and fever due to a dying parasitic organism or worms.
- • Allergy
- • Swelling in the face, hands
- • Neurological effects
- • Severe skin rash
- • Pain and redness in the eye
- • Increased heart rate
- • Low blood pressure
- • Jaundice – yellowing of skin and eyes
Precautions While Using Ivermectin Tablets
The dose of the drug should not increase or reduced by our own.
Intake of alcohol should be avoided.
Driving should be stopped during the treatment period.
To Be Used Cautiously in –
- • Liver disorders
- • Kidney disorders
- • Epilepsy
- • Asthma
- • Weakened immune system
Warnings
Take as prescribed by the doctor.
It should not be used in –
- • Allergy or hypersensitivity to any drug or its components
- • Infants
- • Low–weight children
- • Pregnant and breastfeeding women
- • Loa Loa infection – It commonly occurs in African people.
Drug Interactions
Combining with various drugs reduces its efficacy or causes toxicity.
- • Warfarin
- • Antifungals
- • Antibiotics
- • Psychotic drugs
- • Heart medicines
- • HIV drugs
- • Alcohol
Severe Drug Interactions
- • Anticoagulants – They can cause severe bleeding.
- • CNS depressant drugs – They can cause excessive sedation.
- • The drugs that increase ivermectin concentration, causing toxicity –
- • Ivacaftor
- • Quinidine
Important Monitoring Considerations
The use of Ivermectin should be monitored for inflammatory conditions, allergic reactions, overdose, liver function, and signs of neurological effects.
Conclusion
The antiprotozoal medicines should be used depending upon the type of parasites.
All medicines are not effective for all parasites.
