Diethylcarbamazine

Diethylcarbamazine can be used to for treatment or prevention of several worm infections like loiasis, Bancroft’s filariasis, river blindness and eosinophilic lung to name a few. Worm infections leading to breathing disorders, joint pains, and nervous system disorders can also be treated with this tablet.

Diethylcarbamazine citrate is the active ingredient in Diethylcarbamazine, which is highly effective for treating worm infections by killing worms. However, while the tablet offers a number of benefits, there are some side effects like fever, nausea, itching and others.

At the time of prescription of the medicine, make sure that you inform your doctor if you are allergic to some substances, food products or medicines. Since the salt used in medicine can be highly reactive, it is important that your doctor is well aware of allergies beforehand.

The dosage for this medicine varies depending on the condition of the patient and the body weight. Make sure that you follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor strictly in order to obtain the maximum benefits from Diethylcarbamazine.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Filariasis

• Worm Infections

• Allergic Disorders

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Onchocerciasis

• Allergy

• Seizures

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Sleepiness

• Skin Rash

• Visual Disturbances

• Nausea

• Loss Of Appetite

• Headache

• Abnormal Liver Function Tests

• Hair Loss

• Vertigo

• Fever

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  This drug may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Decet bd tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  No specific data is available to be able to define the duration for the effect of this medicine.

• What is the onset of action?

  The data for the onset of action, or the duration of time it takes for Diethylcarbamazine to start acting on the disease is not available.

• Is it habit forming?

  This medicine has not been found to be habit forming or addictive in any way for the patients.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as possible and avoid taking it if its almost time for the other dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  A doctor should be consulted immediately if such a situation is suspected.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Diethylcarbamazine as ingredient

• Dicarb Inga 50 Mg/1 Mg Syrup

  Inga Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Carbamal Tablet

  Ortin Laboratories Ltd

• Decet BD Tablet

  RND Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Carbamyl Forte 150 Mg/2.5 Mg Tablet

  Suvik Hitek Pvt Ltd

• Deecee Ad 120Mg Syrup

  Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Eofil 150Mg Tablet

  Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Resophyl 150Mg Tablet

  Empiai Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Delcar Tablet

  Ashok Pharmaceuticals

• Deecee 50Mg Syrup

  Shrinivas Gujarat Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Resophyl Forte Tablet

  Empiai Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medicine belongs to the class of an anthelmintic drug and is specifically active against parasites. Patients with loiasis and lymphatic filariasis find diethylcarbamazine very effective. The drug basically sensitizes microfilariae to phagocytosis thereby allowing the leukocytes to target and destroy the parasites.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Acebutolol, Acetylcholine, Aclidinium, Agmatine, Amitriptyline, Budesonide, Talinolol, Solifenacin, Ziprasidone, Xanomeline, etc.

• Ques : What is Diethylcarbamazine?

  Ans : Diethylcarbamazine comes under a class of drugs called antihelminthic medication.

• Ques : What is Diethylcarbamazine used for?

  Ans : Diethylcarbamazine is helpful in treating parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis). Other than this, this drug is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).

• Ques : What are the side effects of Diethylcarbamazine?

  Ans : Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Abnormal liver function tests, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Hair loss, Fever and Vertigo are common side effects of this medication.

• Ques : Can the use of Diethylcarbamazine cause drowsiness?

  Ans : Yes, this drug can cause drowsiness in some patients. Hence, one must not drive or use heavy machinery after consuming this medicine.

• Ques : Is Diethylcarbamazine effective?

  Ans : This medication works very effectively if it is taken in the dose prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Diethylcarbamazine?

  Ans : This drug must be avoided by patients who have a known history of allergy to it. Apart from this medicine, patients suffering from asthma should inform a doctor before using this drug.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Diethylcarbamazine?

  Ans : The medicine should be stored in an airtight container. Keep it away at room temperature and away from heat or light. Also, make sure to read the instructions written on the packaging.

• Ques : How does Diethylcarbamazine work?

  Ans : This medication comes under the classification of drugs termed as anthelmintics. It helps by eliminating the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that may cause Filariasis.

• Ques : What if I forget to take a dose of Diethylcarbamazine?

  Ans : In case you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should not be consumed if it is already time for the next dose.

• Ques : Is Diethylcarbamazine safe?

  Ans : Diethylcarbamazine is very much safe to use, however, do not use more than doses prescribed by a medical expert.

• Diethylcarbamazine-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/diethylcarbamazine

• Diethylcarbamazine-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 10 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00711