Diethylcarbamazine Pharmacology

Diethylcarbamazine

About Diethylcarbamazine
Antiparasitic agents, Piperazines derivative, Antihelminthic agent, Filaricides.
Mechanism of Action of Diethylcarbamazine
The drug exerts its action by altering micro filarial membrane which leads to their phagocytosis by tissue fixed monocytes of host. It also has an effect on muscular activity of micro filaria & adult worms causing hyperpolarisation and eventually they are dislodged.
Pharmacokinets of Diethylcarbamazine
Absorption: It is absorbed orally.Distribution: Widely distributed.Metabolism: Metabolized by liver.
Excretion: Excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Diethylcarbamazine
1hour
Duration of Action for Diethylcarbamazine
12 hour
Half Life of Diethylcarbamazine
4 to 12 hours
Side Effects of Diethylcarbamazine
1. Anorexia
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Headache
5. Drowsiness
6. Myalgia
7. Arthralgia
8. Rashes
9. Fever
10. Tachycardia
11. Lymphadenopathy
Contra-indications of Diethylcarbamazine
1. In Renal impairment
2. In Cardio vascular diseases
3. In debilitating individuals
4. In hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Diethylcarbamazine
1. Starts with a smaller dose & then increase to therapeutic dose for avoiding allergic manifestation
2. Use with caution in poor health individuals
3. Use with caution in renal diseases
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
NEONATES : Contraindicated
Indications for Diethylcarbamazine
1. Filariasis
2. Filarial prophylaxis
3. Tropical eosinophilia
4. In larva migrans
Interactions for Diethylcarbamazine
N/A
Typical Dosage for Diethylcarbamazine
Starts with 1mg/kg on first day. Then 2mg/kg 8hourly for 1 to 3 weeks
The course may be repeated after 6 months.
In larva migrans: 3mg/kg/day for 3 weeks
For prophylaxis:0.3g/week.
Schedule of Diethylcarbamazine
H
Storage Requirements for Diethylcarbamazine
Store at 15 - 30 degree C in a tightly closed container. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Diethylcarbamazine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Diethylcarbamazine
In allergic manifestations due to the drug stops the drug and administer antihistaminics and glucocorticoids. Subsequent administration does not cause such reactions.

Home Delivery for Diethylcarbamazine in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including diethylcarbamazine.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for diethylcarbamazine and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for diethylcarbamazine may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take diethylcarbamazine only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for diethylcarbamazine before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for diethylcarbamazine with the pharmacy.

Diethylcarbamazine is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for diethylcarbamazine might be better known than diethylcarbamazine itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have diethylcarbamazine in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for diethylcarbamazine.