Introduction
Altex is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms and this treats your infection. Alt... View More
Uses of Altex
Side effects of Altex
How to use Altex
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Altex is to be taken with ... View More
How Altex works
Altex is an antiparasitic medication. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm's muscle, causing its paralysis and death. This treats you... View More
Indication
Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis
Administration
Should be taken with food. Take w/ meals to minimise side effects eg nausea.
Adult Dose
Oral Ascariasis Adult: 150 mg as a single dose. Mixed ascariasis-hookworm infections; Ancylostomiasis Adult: 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose, repeated ... View More
Child Dose
Oral Ascariasis Child: 3 mg/kg as a single dose. Mixed ascariasis-hookworm infections; Ancylostomiasis Child: 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose, repeated... View More
Contraindication
Preexisting blood disorders; pregnancy and lactation; rheumatoid arthritis; severe renal impairment.
Mode of Action
Levamisole is the active laevo-isomer of tetramisole. It works by paralysing susceptible intestinal worms which are then excreted from the intestines. L... View More
Precaution
Hepatic impairment, Sjogren's syndrome.
Side Effect
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dizziness and headache. Fever, influenza-like syndrome, arthralgia, muscle pain, rash, taste disturbances a... View More
Interaction
May increase toxicity of phenytoin. Increases bioavailability of ivermectin; decreases bioavailability of albendazole. Alcohol causes disulfiram-like re... View More
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