Diethylcarbamazine is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Diethylcarbamazine have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Diethylcarbamazine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Diethylcarbamazine 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Diethylcarbamazine safe for pregnant women?
Diethylcarbamazine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Diethylcarbamazine safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Diethylcarbamazine in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine on the Kidneys?
Diethylcarbamazine may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine on the Liver?
Diethylcarbamazine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Diethylcarbamazine on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Diethylcarbamazine. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Diethylcarbamazine 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Diethylcarbamazine habit forming or addictive?
Diethylcarbamazine is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Diethylcarbamazine since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Diethylcarbamazine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Diethylcarbamazine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Diethylcarbamazine
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Diethylcarbamazine together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Diethylcarbamazine
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Diethylcarbamazine with alcohol will be.
Yes, Diethylcarbamazine can cause abdominal discomforts like pain and diarrhea. You must speak to your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these symptoms.
Diethylcarbamazine 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).
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 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.
Animal studies have demonstrated a few heart-related adverse effects of Diethylcarbamazine, however, there is a dearth of data in human beings. Thus, it is not yet clear if Diethylcarbamazine has any adverse effects on the heart. However, if you experience unusual signs related to the heart with the intake of Diethylcarbamazine, please call your doctor immediately.
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