Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's
About Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's
Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's belongs to a group of antiparasitic drugs called 'anthelmintic' used to treat parasites worm infections like neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Additionally, Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites.
Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's contains ‘Albendazole’, which works by inhibiting tubulin polymerisation. This causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite, which leads to its immobilisation. Thereby, Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.
Take Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's as prescribed. You are advised to take Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. You may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and dizziness in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or colds. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's. Do not take Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for a minimum of 5 days after treatment with Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's. Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's
Medicinal Benefits
Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's belongs to a group of medicines called anthelmintic used to treat worm infections such as neurocysticercosis (infection caused by pork tapeworm) and cystic hydatid disease (infection caused by dog tapeworm). Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's is also used to treat infections caused by roundworms, hookworms, threadworms, whipworms, pinworms, flukes, and other parasites. Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's is a broad-spectrum anthelmintic drug which is highly effective against a wide range of intestinal helminths, including cestodes, nematodes, and trematodes. It is also effective against tissue helminth infections like cutaneous larva migrans (parasitic skin infections). Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's exhibits ovicidal, larvicidal and vermicidal activity. Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's inhibits tubulin polymerisation, which causes metabolic disruption and energy depletion in the parasite. This leads to the immobilisation of the parasite. Thereby, Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's kills the susceptible helminth and treats the infection.
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Side Effects of Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's
Drug Warnings
Do not take Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's may cause bone marrow suppression, aplastic anaemia, and agranulocytosis. Inform your doctor if you have/had liver disease; if you have any surgery, including dental surgery. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, vomiting, headache, extreme tiredness, or behaviour changes while taking Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's. Regular blood cell count and liver function monitoring is advised during treatment with Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's. Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's might increase the chances of getting an infection; maintain proper hygiene, and try to stay away from people with infections, flu or cold. Consult your doctor if you notice unusual bleeding or bruising, as you may bleed or bruise easily while taking Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's. Do not take Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. Do not breastfeed during and for minimum of 5 days after treatment with Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's. Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving. Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Sidose 400 mg Tablet 1's may have interaction with anthelmintic (praziquantel), corticosteroid (dexamethasone), antacid (cimetidine), anti-asthma (theophylline).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have myelosuppression (bone marrow suppression), hepatobiliary dysfunction (liver and biliary disease), neurological disorder, and kidney dysfunction.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Parasitic worm infections: Parasitic worms are also called intestinal worms or helminths. They live in and feed on the hosts leading to weakness and diseases. Common types of intestinal worms are roundworms and flatworms, such as tapeworms and flukes. Worm infections could occur due to consumption of contaminated water, food or soil, contact with contaminated faeces, poor sanitisation and poor hygiene. Symptoms of worm infections include abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, gas, bloating, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and dysentery (bloody stools).