Hetrazan


Drug Name:

Diethylcarbamazine citrate 50 mg, 100 mg tablets

Category:

International Brand: Hetrazan

Details


Diethylcarbamazine citrate 50 mg, 100 mg tablets also known as Hetrazan 50 mg, 100 mg tablets belongs to anthelmintic group.

Uses:

Hetrazan 50 mg, 100 mg tablets is used for the treatment infection caused by worm. It fights both with adult and larval form of worms. Its various uses are:

  • Filarial infections (infection caused by a parasite roundworm).
  • Pulmonary eosinophilia caused by microfilaria.
  • Toxocariasis/ visceral larva migrants.
  • Loiasis

 

Dosage:

Dosage of Diethylcarbamazine citrate 50 mg, 100 mg tablets is as follows:

  • Take Hetrazan 50 mg, 100 mg tablets as directed by your physician.
  • If you have missed a dose do not double it.
  • See your doctor in case of overdose.

 

Side effects:

Side effects caused by Diethylcarbamazine citrate 50 mg, 100 mg tablets are both minor and major. Various side effects caused by the medicine are:

  • Fever
  • Rashes on skin
  • Dizziness/ sleepiness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Anaemia
  • Constipation
  • Problems with vision (night blindness or even loss of vision)
  • Loss of hair
  • Pain in abdomen
  • Headache
  • Vertigo
  • Problems in liver

 

Precautions and measures:

The above mentioned side effects may become worse if not taken proper care. Thus certain precautions need to be taken before taking Hetrazan 50 mg, 100 mg tablets such as:

  • Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any ingredient of the medicine.
  • Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any kind of eye problem.
  • Inform your doctor if you have any seizure as the medicine may increase the risk of convulsions.
  • If you are suffering from concomitant disorder, tell your doctor.
  • Although safe for pregnant women but consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Take advice from doctor before giving the medicine to children.
  • Avoid driving and operating heavy machined just after taking the medicine as this may cause drowsiness.
  • Consult your doctor if you observe any undesirable side effect.
  • Tell your doctor if you are suffering from heart disease as this may increase heart beat.
  • The medicine should be taken after having food.

 

Benefits:

Various benefits of the medicine are:

  • It kills and even stops the further growth of parasites causing infection.
  • Works quickly.
  • Generally safe for pregnant and lactating women. (Better to consult your doctor).
  • Effective in filariasis.
  • Do not require special treatment for storage.

 

Storage:

Storage conditions for Diethylcarbamazine citrate 50 mg, 100 mg tablets are:

  • Keep away from the reach of children.
  • Store at room temperature (10-30 degree centigrade).

Discard properly when expired.