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Dicazin

Tablet-(50mg)
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Cipla Ltd.

Generic: Diethylcarbamazine Citrate

1 Tablet
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Medicine Overview of Dicazin 50mg Tablet

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Introduction

Dicazin belongs to a class of medication called anti-helminthic. It is used in the treatment of worm infections and filariasis. It can act against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis. Dicazin should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned. Some people may experience a headache, dizziness, vomiting and abnormal liver function tests as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Uses of Dicazin

  • Worm infections
  • Filariasis

Side effects of Dicazin

Common
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hair loss
  • Fever
  • Vertigo

How to use Dicazin

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. Dicazin is to be taken with food.

How Dicazin works

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Quick Tips

  • You have been prescribed Dicazin to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
  • It should be taken with food.
  • If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.
  • It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Dicazin.
  • Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
  • Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
  • Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Brief Description

Indication

Filariasis, Lymphatic filariasis, Pulmonary eosinophilia, Loiasis, Toxocariasis

Adult Dose

W. Bancrofti, B Malayi Day 1: 50 mg PO PC Day 2: 50 mg TID Day 3: 100 mg TID Day 4-14: 6 mg/kg/day divided TID Loa Loa Day 1: 50 mg PO PC Day 2: 50 mg TID Day 3: 100 mg TID Day 4-21: 9 mg/kg/day divided TID M. Streptocerca 6 mg/kg PO qDay x14 days Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Tropical Pulmonary eosinophilia, tropical: 6 mg/kg/day divided TID x14 days Larva Migrans, Visceral 6 mg/kg/day divided TID x7-10 days

Child Dose

W. Bancrofti, B Malayi Day 1: 1 mg/kg PO PC Day 2: 1 mg/kg PO TID Day 3: 1-2 mg/kg PO TID Day 4-14: 6 mg/kg/day divided TID Loa Loa Day 1: 1 mg/kg PO PC Day 2: 1 mg/kg PO TID Day 3: 1-2 mg/kg PO TID Day 4-21: 9 mg/kg/day divided TID Pulmonary Eosinophilia, Tropical Pulmonary eosinophilia, tropical: 6 mg/kg/day divided TID x14 days Larva Migrans, Visceral 6 mg/kg/day divided TID x7-10 days

Contraindication

Pregnancy, hypersensitivity; lactation; infants, elderly or debilitated patients; impaired renal function; cardiac disease.

Mode of Action

Diethylcarbamazine is an anthelmintic that is used in the treatment of lymphatic filariasis. It is active against the microfilariae and adult worms of W. bancrofti, B. malayi, B. timori and Loa loa but only against the microfilariae of O. volvulus. It is also used in treatment of toxocariasis. Repeated courses may be necessary.

Precaution

Patients with poor health. Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk

Side Effect

Fever, headache, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, chills. Potentially Fatal: Severe hypersensitivity reactions may occur especially in the treatment of onchocerciasis where rare Mazzotti reaction characterised by rash, itching, headache, muscle and joint pains, tachycardia, postural hypotension may start within 2 hr of drug administration. Encephalitis and retinal haemorrhage.

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: X Lactation: not known if excreted in breast milk

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Safety Advices

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dicazin. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dicazin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Dicazin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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UNSAFE
Dicazin may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dicazin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Dicazin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.