Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Filariasis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Diethylcarbamazine Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Diethylcarbamazine Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Diethylcarbamazine Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Diethylcarbamazine Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet. If you are pregnant, do not take Diethylcarbamazine Tablet without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet on the Liver?
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet on the Heart?
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Diethylcarbamazine Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diethylcarbamazine Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Diethylcarbamazine Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Diethylcarbamazine Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Diethylcarbamazine Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diethylcarbamazine Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Diethylcarbamazine Tablet with alcohol.
Yes, Diethylcarbamazine Tablet can cause abdominal discomforts like pain and diarrhea. You must speak to your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these symptoms.
You must inform your doctor if you have an underlying disorder like loaisis (African eye worm), onchocerciasis (river blindness) or lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) if you have a history of epilepsy or struggle with convulsions sometimes if you are elderly and struggle with a heart or a kidney problem.
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet when used against the microfilariae of o.vulvus in skin and eye can cause permanent damage due to the reactions like uveitis (swelling of the middle layer of the eye), punctuate keratitis (death of cells on the surface of the cornea) and retinal pigment epithelium atrophy (degeneration of retinal pigment epithelium).
Diethylcarbamazine Tablet must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more frequently or skip it on your own as it may lead to adverse effects. It is suggested that you speak to your doctor and follow his instructions completely.
Yes, Diethylcarbamazine Tablet is given with albendazole for the treatment of filaria. You must speak to your doctor first before taking any combination.
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