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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Dicazin. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Dicazin during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Dicazin during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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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There is limited information available on the use of Dicazin in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
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There is limited information available on the use of Dicazin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Medicine Overview of Dicazin 50mg Tablet
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...
... Show moreUses 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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