Albendazole+ivermectin
About Albendazole+ivermectin
Ivermectin+albendazole is used to treat parasitic worm infections. Parasitic worm infections are intestinal worm infections that are caused by the ingestion of contaminated food and water. Ivermectin+albendazole can be used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites.
Ivermectin+albendazole contains ‘albendazole’ and ‘ivermectin’, which work by keeping the worm from taking glucose and depleting its energy levels, leading to its immobilization. Ivermectin can kill the parasites by acting on the nervous system. It starves the worms by inducing paralysis, consequently leading them to death.
You should take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. The common side-effects of Ivermectin+albendazole are stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, decrease in white blood cell count (leucopenia), vision problems, confusion, weakness, and difficulty walking. Inform your doctor if any of these side effects persist or get worse.
You should not take Ivermectin+albendazole if you are allergic to ‘albendazole’, ‘ivermectin’, or any other ingredients present in it. Before taking Ivermectin+albendazole, inform your doctor if you have a medical history of meningitis, African sleeping sickness (an infection caused by the bite of the tsetse fly in African countries), or illness that weakens the immune system HIV. It may make you more prone to infections, so maintain proper hygiene. It may cause dizziness, so refrain from activities that require you to stay alert.
Uses of Albendazole+ivermectin
• Parasitic Worm Infections: Ivermectin+albendazole effectively treats parasitic worm infections, including roundworms, hookworms, and whipworms by depriving them of energy and paralyzing them.
• Scabies: Ivermectin+albendazole treats scabies, a contagious skin condition caused by mites, with ivermectin targeting the mites and alleviating itching and skin irritation.
• Filariasis: Ivermectin+albendazole helps in treating lymphatic filariasis, by reducing microfilariae in the blood, preventing disease progression, and alleviating symptoms like limb and genital swelling.
• Work against parasitic spread: Ivermectin+albendazole reduces the spread of parasitic infections by killing parasites and decreasing their transmission.
Medicinal Benefits
Ivermectin+albendazole contains ‘Albendazole’ and ‘Ivermectin’, which belong to the class of medications called ‘antihelmintic’. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used in the treatment of parasitic infections. It can kill the disease-causing worms and stop the spread of infection effectively. Albendazole interrupts the absorption of glucose by the worm leading to energy depletion. Ivermectin acts by paralyzing the worms, consequently leading them to death.
Directions for Use
- Ivermectin+albendazole is taken with or after a meal as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Swallow Ivermectin+albendazole as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not chew, crush, or break it.
Storage
Side Effects of Albendazole+ivermectin
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Decrease in white blood cell count (leucopenia)
- Vision problems
- Confusion
- Weakness
- Difficulty walking
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Drug Warnings
Ivermectin+albendazole may cause suppression of the bone marrow and cause anaemia. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease and if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, extreme tiredness, behaviour changes, blurred vision, trouble walking, or neck pain while taking Ivermectin+albendazole. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Ivermectin+albendazole. It may cause orthostatic hypotension (dizziness upon rising up quickly), so avoid standing up too quickly from a sitting or lying position.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Ivermectin+albendazole may interact with sedatives (phenobarbital and butalbital), anti-anxiety drugs (clonazepam, clozapine, and lorazepam), narcotic (sodium oxybate), a medication used to treat epilepsy (valproic acid), anthelmintic (praziquantel), corticosteroid (dexamethasone), antacid (cimetidine), anti-asthma (theophylline),
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Ivermectin+albendazole should be used with caution in patients with myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression), hepatobiliary dysfunction (liver and biliary disease), neurological disorder, meningitis (inflammation of the membranes of brain), sleeping sickness, HIV, and kidney dysfunction.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIvermectin+albendazole may interact with alcohol and worsen the condition.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorIvermectin+albendazole is a category C drug and may cause toxic effects to the unborn baby. So, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIvermectin+albendazole may get excreted in the breast milk. So, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while taking this medicine.
Driving
cautionIvermectin+albendazole may cause dizziness and vision problems, so refrain from driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine.
Liver
consult your doctorIvermectin+albendazole should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.
Kidney
cautionIvermectin+albendazole should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary.
Children
cautionIvermectin+albendazole is not recommended for children.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and while eating.
- Avoid eating raw fish and meat.
- Thoroughly cook meat before eating.
- Wash all fruits and vegetables properly before consuming them.
- Wash or reheat food that has been around for a long time.
- Avoid contact with soil that may be contaminated with faeces.
- Avoid foods that have been kept open in the markets, as they can be contaminated.
- Drink boiled and purified water.
Special Advise
- Get up slowly and rest your feet on the floor for a few minutes before standing up to avoid orthostatic hypotension.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Parasitic worm infections: Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms, such as tapeworms and flukes. Worm infections could occur due to the consumption of contaminated water, food, or soil, contact with contaminated faeces, poor sanitization, or poor hygiene. Symptoms of worm infections include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and dysentery (bloody stools).
