Drug Name

Stromectol (Ivermectin)

Drug Uses

Stromectol is used to treat infections due to confident parasites.

How Taken

Take by mouth, with water, as directed. Depending on your condition as well as response to therapy, expected doses of this medication may be essential.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Stromectol (Ivermectin) is a semisynthetic, anthelmintic agent for oral administration. Ivermectin is derived from the avermectins, a class of highly active broad-spectrum, anti-parasitic agents isolated from the fermentation products of Streptomyces avermitilis.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Incase it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose as well as resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

Store at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light as well as moisture.

Warnings/Precautions

Before using stromectol, tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you are allergic to it; or incase you possess any other allergies. Tell your doctor your health examination history, especially of: immune system problems (e.g., HIV), breathing problems (asthma), recent foreign travel (Loa-loa endemic areas). This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy; take caution engaging in activities requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic beverages. To minimize dizziness as well as lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a seated or lying position. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks as well as benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Likely Side Effects

Nausea, bloating, diarrhea, headache, lightheadedness, or muscle aches may occur. Incase any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately incase any of these unlikely but humorless side effects occur: dizziness upon standing, quick heartbeat, chest pain, change in the appearance of the eye, eye swelling/redness, fever, joint pain, swollen or tender glands (lymph nodes), swelling in the arms/hands/feet. A very humorless allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate health examination attention incase it occurs. Symptoms of a humorless allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, very bad dizziness, trouble breathing.. Incase you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

More Information

Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or health examination tests (e.g., stool examinations) may be performed to monitor your progress as well as for side effects. Keep all health examination appointments.