Ivermectin + albendazole: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Action CIMS Class ATC Classification

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Generic Medicine Info

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy, lactation. child <5 yrs or <15 kg body weight.

Adverse Reactions

Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, pruritus, urticaria, rash, arthralgia, fever, myalgia, asthenia, postural hypotension, tachycardia, oedema, lymphadenopathy, sore throat, cough, headache, somnolence, transient eosinophilia, raised liver enzyme values.

Drug Interactions

Cimetidine increases albendazole metabolism. Serum levels are increased if taken with dexamethasone and praziquantel agent.

CIMS Class

Anthelmintics

ATC Classification

D11AX22 - ivermectin ; Belongs to the class of other dermatologicals.
P02CA03 - albendazole ; Belongs to the class of benzimidazole derivative agents. Used as antinematodal.
P02CF01 - ivermectin ; Belongs to the class of avermectine agents. Used as antinematodal.

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