Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate
About Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate
Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate belongs to a group of medicines called 'antiparasitic' used to treat particular worm or parasitic infections. Parasitism or parasitic infection is a condition in which one organism (the parasite) causes harm to its host or lives at the host's expense in some way. Millions of individuals are afflicted by parasites, which cause enormous suffering and death.
Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate consists of two medicines: Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (antiparasitic) and Chlorpheniramine Maleate (antihistamines). Diethylcarbamazine Citrate paralyzes the parasitic worms by stopping them from interacting with the host cell, thereby killing it. On the other hand, Chlorpheniramine Maleate reduces the allergy symptoms characterized by increased white blood cells (eosinophils), sneezing, runny nose and watery eyes. Thus, Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate prevents the growth of worms in the human body by killing microfilariae and some of the adult worms in the human intestine and reducing allergic symptoms caused by parasitic worms.
Take Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate after food or as directed by your doctor. Some persons may experience itching, swelling of the face, especially near the eyes, tightness in the chest or throat, wheezing, sleepiness, and nervousness. Contact your healthcare provider if these side effects bother you or do not go within a couple of days.
Do not take if you are allergic to any components present in Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate. Consult your doctor before using Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. There is limited information on the use of Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Please seek medical advice before using Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate if you suffer from renal or hepatic impairment. Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate may cause dizziness, affect thinking ability, and change vision, so make sure that you do not drive or do any work that needs a clear vision. If any of the unpleasant effects of medicine become annoying, contact your doctor on an urgent basis. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate
Medicinal Benefits
Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate consists of Diethylcarbamazine Citrate and Chlorpheniramine Maleate as their medicinal constituents and is used to treat certain types of parasitic infections. Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate is an antiparasitic medication that works by killing worms and inhibits the action of histamine (a natural chemical released by the body) responsible for causing allergic reactions in the body during parasite infection. Besides this, it also reduces the levels of eosinophil count (white blood cells), which increases during parasitic infection and thus controls breathlessness, cough, and cold associated with it.
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Side Effects of Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate
- Dizziness, or drowsiness
- Dry mouth, nose, or throat
- Constipation
- Blurred vision
- Feeling nervous or restless
- Fever
- GI disturbances
- Nausea
- Loss of appetite
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Allergic reaction
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Parasitic infections: Parasitism or parasitic infections is a condition in which one organism (the parasite) causes harm to its host or lives at the host's expense in some way. Millions of individuals are afflicted by parasites, which cause enormous suffering and death. Parasitic infections can be transmitted in a variety of ways. They spread through polluted water, food, waste, soil, and blood. Some are transmitted through sexual Interaction. Some parasites are spread by insects that act as disease vectors or carriers.
FAQs
Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate contains Diethylcarbamazine Citrate (an antiparasitic medication) and Chlorpheniramine Maleate (anti-allergy medicine). Diethylcarbamazine Citrate kills worms, whereas Chlorpheniramine Maleate inhibits histamine, a chemical that causes allergic reactions in the body. These medications treat the parasitic infections and allergic symptoms associated with this disease.
Yes, going for regular check-ups with the doctor would be beneficial because it would allow them to monitor the progress of the medicine in clearing up the infection. Your doctor may also advise you to have an eye exam. Some people may experience temporary or permanent eye problems if they use this medicine for an extended period of time, so consult your doctor to avoid such side effects.
To clear out the infection completely from the body, your doctor may suggest full-time treatment, even if the symptoms got clear up in a few days. If you stop taking this medicine without completing the course, the parasitic infection will return, so complete your treatment course.
A person who is hypersensitive to any component of Diethylcarbamazine Citrate+chlorpheniramine Maleate or dealing with narrow-angle glaucoma, an enlarged prostate, blockage in your stomach or intestines, difficulty in urinating, or an asthma attack. Tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions.
The doctor may suggest a corticosteroid medicine in some patients dealing with river blindness. This combination will help reduce the inflammation in the body caused due to the death of the worms.
