Albendazole+Ivermectin

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Molecule Description

Albendazole+Ivermectin is a combination medicine. It is used to treat intestinal worm/parasite infections. It suppresses the growth of worm/parasite causing filariasis, a disease characterised by abnormal enlargement of different body parts, especially legs. Albendazole+Ivermectin is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, syrup, suspension, and drops. Albendazole+Ivermectin is a combination medicine used to treat intestinal worm and parasite infections. It inhibits the growth of worms or parasites that cause filariasis, a disease characterised by abnormal enlargement of different body parts, especially the legs. Albendazole+Ivermectin is available as a tablet, chewable tablet, syrup, suspension, drops, and oral liquid. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding, and tell them about all medicines and supplements you are taking, as well as any conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting albendazole+ivermectin oral liquid. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting albendazole+ivermectin.

Uses

Albendazole+Ivermectin is used for the treatment of intestinal worm/parasite infections.

Contraindications

When should one not use Albendazole+Ivermectin

If you are allergic to albendazole, ivermectin or similar medicines.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach pain
Diarrhoea

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Albendazole+Ivermectin should not be used during pregnancy as no adequate & well-controlled studies are available in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before using it. Use proper contraception during treatment.

Breast Feeding

Albendazole+Ivermectin is secreted in breast milk in low amounts. Thus, your doctor will decide on either discontinuing the medicine or breastfeeding after assessing the potential risk on breastfeeding infant over the risk of delayed treatment on breastfeeding mother.

Driving

Albendazole+Ivermectin may make you feel dizzy, so you need to be cautious while driving.

Alcohol

Avoid consuming alcohol with albendazole+ivermectin, as it may worsen your liver problems.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have problems with your liver
You developed any allergic reactions
You experience visual abnormalities, headaches, seizures, dizziness, and ringing in the ears.
You experience pain in your neck or back, difficulty in breathing, confusion, laziness and unconsciousness.
If you are a woman of childbearing age, you should get tested for pregnancy before starting the treatment.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Albendazole and Ivermectin, when combined, lead to a more effective elimination of parasites.
Albendazole works by inhibiting the absorption and uptake of glucose by a parasite, which causes an energy deficit and death of the parasite.
Ivermectin works by increasing the permeability of the outer cell membrane of parasite the outer membrane which affects its muscle and nerve function leading to paralysis and death of the parasite.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way albendazole+ivermectin works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking medicine to treat asthma, worm infection, heartburn and ulcer or are taking blood-thinning medicines, steroids.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Albendazole+Ivermectin is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, syrup, suspension, drops and oral liquid.

Albendazole+Ivermectin is used in treating intestinal worm/parasite infections.

You may experience mild side effects like nausea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, diarrhea, or tiredness. These are usually temporary and go away on their own.

Some medicines, such as anti-seizure drugs, blood thinners, or other antiparasitic medicines, may interact with it. Always inform your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you are taking.