Description
Iverkast
Composition – Ivermectin USP 12 mg
Classification – Anti-Parasitic / Anthelmintic
What is Iverkast?
It is widely used against parasitic infections to treat hookworm, whipworm worms and other parasites.
Uses of Iverkast –
- • Intestinal Infections
- • River blindness
- • Skin infections
- • Scabies
- • Head lice
Working of Iverkast
It affects the muscles and nerves of the parasitic worm.
Causes paralysis and death of the worm.
Common side-effects of Iverkast
- • Nausea
- • Vomiting
- • Abdominal pain
- • Dizziness
- • Skin rashes
- • Orthostatic hypotension
Serious side-effects
- • Allergy
- • 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 Iverkast
To be used cautiously in –
- • Liver disorders
- • Kidney disorders
- • Epilepsy
- • Asthma
- • Weakened immune system
Contraindications and warnings
Take as prescribed by the doctor
- • Allergy or hypersensitivity to any drug or its components.
- • Loa Loa infection – It commonly occurs in African people.
- • Infants
- • Low–weight children
- • Pregnancy and breastfeeding women
Drug Interactions
- • Warfarin
- • Antifungals
- • Antibiotics
- • Psychotic drugs
- • Heart medicines
- • HIV drugs
- • Alcohol
Severe Drug Interactions
- • Ivacaftor
- • Quinidine
Directions To Use
Take empty stomach 1-2 hours before or after a meal.
Swallow it directly; do not break or chew the tablet.
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