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About Decet-BD Tablet

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE belongs to a group of medicines called 'anti-parasitic drugs/ anti-anthelmintics/ anti tapeworm drugs', primarily indicated for the treatment of certain parasitic infections including Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness. Parasites are the living organisms that live inside another organism (the host) for their survival (e.g. by getting nutrients from the host's body. These parasites grow, reproduce, get important nutrients from a person's body and make them sick called 'parasitic infections. Common parasitic infections are River blindness, Loiasis, Eosinophilic lung, and Bancroft's filariasis. DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE consists of Diethylcarbamazine which helps to treat certain parasitic infections and symptoms associated with it. Diethylcarbamazine is an anti-parasitic drug that works by killing the worm.

Take DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE immediately after food or as directed by the healthcare professional.  To clear up the parasitic infection, this medicine needs to be taken the suggested the full time and should not be stopped even if the symptoms of parasitic infection begin to clear up. Swallow this medicine, as a whole with an ample amount of water at the same time of day to avoid the chances of missing the dose. Some persons may experience itching, swelling of the face, especially near the eyes, tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing and feeling sleepy, and nervous. Contact your health care provider if these side effects bother you or do not go within a couple of days.

It is significant that you need to visit your doctor regularly which will help the doctor check that the infection is clearing up. Likewise, the doctor may also suggest having an eye check-up. DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE may cause dizziness, affects thinking ability and changes vision so make sure that you did not drive or do any work that needs a clear vision if any of the unpleasant effects of the medicine become bothersome then call your doctor on an urgent basis. DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE is allowed to use in pregnancy as it is a category B drug that is not supposed to harm an unborn baby. This medicine can only be used in breastfeeding when strictly advised by the doctor as it has the ability to pass into breast milk.

Uses of Decet-BD Tablet

Parasitic infections

Medicinal Benefits of Decet-BD Tablet

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE consists of 'Diethylcarbamazine'  as its medicinal constituents and is used for the treatment of certain types of parasitic infections. Diethylcarbamazine is an anti-parasitic medication that works by killing worms circulating in the bloodstream. It is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung (tropical pulmonary eosinophilia, Loiasis, and River blindness (onchocerciasis).

Directions for Use

Your doctor may advise you to take $naem immediately after taking meals. DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE is advised for short-term use until your symptoms got clear up. Swallow this medicine as a whole without breaking or chewing as breaking the pill may cause the release of too much drug at one time that may affect the action of the drug. For clearing up infection, your doctor may suggest you take this medicine full time, even if you are finding improvement in your symptoms. In some patients, the doctor may suggest a second course of medicine to clear the infection completely.

Side Effects of Decet-BD Tablet

Like other medications, DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE may cause some disagreeable responses to the body like itching or swelling of the face, blistering, or peeling skin, puffing, tightness in the chest, fever, skin rash, and headache. However, many persons do not experience any side effects and even some of the side effects do not even require any medical attention. Seek medical attention right away if you experience any severe side effects or if these side effects do not pass with time.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

One should consult with their doctor before giving DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE to the child as it may cause a serious reaction if used in very young children. The use of DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE is not allowed in patients dealing with a blockage in their stomach or intestine, difficulty in urinating, enlarged prostate, or an asthma attack. DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE may cause night blindness or even loss of vision if used for a long time, so one should visit their doctor regularly and should avoid driving or doing any work that needs a clear vision. The doctor may recommend a corticosteroid medication in certain patients facing river blindness with severe symptoms. It is given to reduce the inflammation that happened during the death of worms.  Take these medications exactly in the same manner as directed by your doctor. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

The possible medications that can interact with DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE include antihistamine drugs (fexofenadine, loratadine, diphenhydramine), analgesics (acetaminophen), and anti-allergic medicine (montelukast).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE cannot be used in conditions that include seizure, eye complications, severe kidney problems, narrow-angle glaucoma,  a blockage in the stomach or intestines, an enlarged prostate, difficulty urinating, or an asthma attack.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

If a person is already taking DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE, then they should limit the consumption of alcohol as it may increase the side effects of the medicine.

PREGNANCY

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE is a category B drug that does not cause any harm to the unborn baby but this medicine can only be used in pregnancy if strongly suggested by the doctor.

BREAST FEEDING

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE has the ability to pass into breast milk that can harm the unborn baby, so do not use this medicine without asking the doctor.

DRIVING

DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE may cause blurred vision so one should avoid driving as it may increase the chances of accidents.

LIVER

Persons dealing with liver disease may be at higher risk of getting side effects of DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE. Treatment with DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE should be administered cautiously in these patients. Initially, the doctor may suggest lower dosages.

KIDNEY

Persons dealing with kidney disease may be at higher risk of getting side effects of DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE. Treatment with DIETHYLCARBAMAZINE should be administered cautiously in these patients. Initially, the doctor may suggest lower dosages.