brand name : Hetrazan

Generic name : Diethylcarbamazine

Basic Info

Use of Drug

Treatment of loiasis

Prophylaxis of loiasis in temporary residents in endemic areas

Tissue nematode infections

Lymphatic filariasis

Toxocariasis

Category Of Drug

Anthelmintic Drugs

Side Effects

Headache
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fever
Vomiting
Nausea
Chills

Drug Dose Information

Oral
Adult and child- 11 mg/kg body weight daily in three divided doses on the first day. Thereafter increase gradually to 6 mg/kg body weight given after food daily for two to three days. Hookworm infection: treat for 21 days. 

Filariasis: 2 mg/kg body weight is given three times a day for 3 to 4 weeks. 1 mg/kg body weight for an adult of 50 kg. Treatment may be repeated once after 6 months.

Precautions

Renal impairment

Cardiac disorders

Other severe acute diseases-delay diethylcarbamazine treatment until after recovery

Risk of meningoencephalitis in severe infection

Brand Information

Brand Name	Hetrazan
Contains	Diethylcarbamazine
Manufacturer Name	Pfizer Limited

Brand Specifications
	Unit	Quantity	Price	Type
1	100 mg	20	52.5000	Tablet
2	100 mg	10	32.0000	Tablet

Contra Indications

Pregnancy (delay treatment until after delivery) Lactation Infants Elderly Debilitated patients Cardiac disease Hypersensitivity Impaired renal function

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