Diethylcarbamazine
Uses
Diethylcarbamazine is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections and filariasis.
How it Works
Diethylcarbamazine is known as an anti-helminthic. Diethylcarbamazine works against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Diethylcarbamazine may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Vomiting,
Abnormal liver function tests,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Hair loss,
Dizziness,
Fever,
Vertigo