IVERMECTIN

Ivermectin belongs to a class of medications called anthelmintics that works by killing the worms in the intestines. This drug treats Strongyloidosis and Onchocerciasis. Ivermectin does not kill the adult worms that cause onchocerciasis and therefore it will not cure this type of infection.

Uses

This medication is used to treat certain parasitic roundworm infections. Curing roundworm infections can reduce the risk of developing a severe or life-threatening infection in people with weakened defense (immune) systems.

Warnings

Do not use Ivermectin if you are allergic to any ingredient in it. If this applies to you, contact your doctor or health care provider right away.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

Headache
Dizziness
Muscle Pain
Nausea
Diarrhea

If you are being treated for “river blindness” (Onchocerciasis), you may experience reactions to the dying parasites during the first 4 days of treatment, including:

Joint Pain
Tender/Swollen Lymph Nodes
Eye Swelling/Redness/Pain
Weakness
Vision Changes
Itching
Rash
Fever

Tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly if any of these effects persist or worsen.

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking Ivermectin, tell your doctor if you are/have:

Allergic to Ivermectin or any other medications.
Taking other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
Had Meningitis, Human African Trypanosomiasis (African sleeping sickness; an infection that is spread by the bite of the tsetse fly in certain African countries), or conditions that affect your immune system, such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
Pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
Drinking alcohol or liquors

Interactions

Some medicines may interact with Ivermectin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines including prescription and nonprescription, especially:

Warfarin because the risk of its side effects may be increased by Ivermectin.

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

Numbness
Tingling
Trouble Breathing
Loss of coordination
Seizures

Available brand/s:

Ivermectin