Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 10 mg/kg Frequency: as a single dose |
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Indication: Ascariasis Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 5 mg/kg Frequency: as a single dose Note: Maximum: 1 g/dose |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms Age: less than 2 years |
Dose: Oral – dose not established Note: Safety and efficacy not established |
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Indication: Single or mixed infections due to susceptible worms Age: Child |
Dose: Oral – 10 mg/kg Frequency: once daily Note: as a single dose |
Administration
- May be taken with or without food
- Take full dose at one time
Side Effect
- Anorexia
- nausea
- vomiting
- abdominal cramps
- drowsiness
- insomnia
- diarrhoea
- tenesmus
- SGOT elevations
- headache
- dizziness
- rash
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Piperazine
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Mutually antagonistic
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Details coming soon
Data Sources
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