Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine
About Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine
Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine is a combination medication used to treat certain parasitic infections such as Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness. Bancroft's filariasis, also known as elephantiasis, is caused by thread-like worms that live inside the human lymphatic system. The lymphatic system of the body consists of fluid and is responsible for fighting infections. This disease spreads from person to person by mosquitoes and black flies.
Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine is a combination of two drugs: Cetirizine (antihistamine) and Diethylcarbamazine (anthelmintic). Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from allergic symptoms. Diethylcarbamazine is an anthelmintic (anti-parasitic) that works by causing paralysis of the worms by reducing muscular activity.
Take Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience dizziness, headache, dry mouth, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, drowsiness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before using Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine. Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine should be used with caution if prescribed by a doctor. Regular eye check-ups are recommended while taking Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine as it may cause night blindness, tunnel vision, or loss of vision if used for a prolonged time. If you have fits, urinary retention, or serious kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine.
Uses of Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine
Medicinal Benefits
Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine is a combination of two drugs, namely: Cetirizine and Diethylcarbamazine used to treat certain parasitic infections such as Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness. Cetirizine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from allergic symptoms. Diethylcarbamazine is an anthelmintic (antiparasitic) that works by causing paralysis of the worms by reducing their muscular activity.
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Side Effects of Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Dry mouth
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bancroft’s Filariasis: It is also known as elephantiasis and is caused by thread-like worms that live inside the human lymphatic system. The lymphatic system of the body consists of fluid and is responsible for fighting infections. This disease spreads from person to person by mosquitoes. Common symptoms include swelling in the legs, arms, breasts, or genitals. The legs are most commonly affected while skin may also be affected, causing dry, ulcerated, thick, pitted, or darker than normal skin.
Eosinophilic lung: This is a disease related to lung problems in which white blood cells in the body get increased. White blood cells are responsible for fighting allergic reactions and certain infections. Some of the symptoms of this disease include cough, chest pain, tightness, increased mucus, rapid breathing, bloody mucus, and shortness of breath.
Loiasis: It is also called 'African eye worm' which is an infectious parasitic disease transmitted to humans by the bite of Chrysops fly species. A person infected with this disease may face itchy, non-painful swellings in their body. Sometimes, a person may see worms crawling under their skin or across the surface of the eye.
River blindness: It is caused by a parasitic worm and is transmitted through repeated bites by black flies near rivers and streams. If not treated, then it may even cause visual impairment and sometimes blindness.
FAQs
Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine contains Cetirizine and Diethylcarbamazine used to treat certain parasitic infections such as Bancroft's filariasis, Eosinophilic lung, Loiasis, and River blindness. Cetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from allergic symptoms. Diethylcarbamazine is an anthelmintic (antiparasitic) that works by causing paralysis of the worms by reducing their muscular activity.
No, Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine is not used to treat tapeworm or pinworm infections. However, please consult a doctor if you have tapeworm or pinworm infection so that appropriate medicine may be prescribed.
Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine may cause vision problems such as night blindness, tunnel vision or loss of vision if used for prolonged time. Therefore, regular eye check-ups are recommended while taking Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine.
Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine should be used with caution in patients suffering from fits as it may cause recurring fits. Therefore, please inform your doctor if you have or are at risk of having fits.
You are not recommended to take Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine with diphenhydramine (anti-allergic drug) as it may increase adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty in concentrating. However, please consult a doctor before taking Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine with other medicines.
You are not recommended to stop taking Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Cetirizine+diethylcarbamazine, please consult your doctor.
