Ivermectin
Uses
Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication that is used in the treatment of certain parasitic roundworm infections, heartworm disease, and hookworm infections. Ivermectin treats parasitic infections of the skin, eyes, and intestinal tract.
How it Works
Ivermectin works by paralyzing and killing the parasites in the beginning stages of its growth before it gets to mature. Ivermectin works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of the parasitic worms thus leading to their paralysis and death. Ivermectin is used as a long-term treatment to prevent infection and also eliminate any current infections. Ivermectin can also be effective for preventing intestinal infections caused by hookworms or roundworms
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ivermectin may suffer from such side effects;
Headache
DIzziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Muscle pains
Joint pains
Swollen lymph nodes
Eye swelling
Itching
Rash
Fever
Fluconazole
Uses
Fluconazole is used in the treatment of Fungal infections
How it Works
Fluconazole is known as an antifungal medicine. Fluconazole works by weakening the protective covering membrane of the cell, thus causing the cell contents to leak out, this allows the medicine to work in destroying the fungal cell, resulting in the death of the fungus and this then stops the infection from spreading.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Fluconazole may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Skin rash,
Increased liver enzymes,
Upset stomach,
Loss of appetite,
Altered taste,
Diarrhea or loose stools,
Headache,
Dizziness
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Skin rash,
Increased liver enzymes,
Upset stomach,
Loss of appetite,
Altered taste,
Diarrhea or loose stools,
Headache,
Dizziness
Careful administration
Do not take this medication if you allergic to fluconazole.
Important Precautions
Make sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have prior to being prescribed to this drug.
Please also inform your doctor regarding the medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health in order for your doctor to specifically advise you on the use of this drug.
Please also inform your doctor regarding the medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health in order for your doctor to specifically advise you on the use of this drug.
Administration to children
Dose for children under 12 years of age, must be determined by your doctor.
Overdosage
- Fearfulness, suspiciousness, or other mental change,
- Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there.
- Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there.
Handling Precautions
Do not take other medicines unless they have been prescribed by your doctor after a thorough medical checkup.
Check with your doctor if you or your child are having more than one of these symptoms such as:
-abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
-clay-colored stools
-dark urine
-decreased appetite
-fever
-headache
-itching
-loss of appetite
-nausea and vomiting
-skin rash
-swelling of the feet or lower legs
-unusual tiredness or weakness
-yellow eyes or skin.
Check with your doctor if you or your child are having more than one of these symptoms such as:
-abdominal or stomach pain or tenderness
-clay-colored stools
-dark urine
-decreased appetite
-fever
-headache
-itching
-loss of appetite
-nausea and vomiting
-skin rash
-swelling of the feet or lower legs
-unusual tiredness or weakness
-yellow eyes or skin.
Storage
* Store this medication at room temperature and keep it out of the reach of children.
* Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
* Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Remarks
Keep using this medicine for the full treatment , even if you feel better after the first few doses.
Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.
Your infection may not clear up if you stop using the medicine too soon.