Stromectol: Uses, indications and cautions when using

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Stromectol is used to treat diseases related to parasites and is taken by mouth. However, during the use of Stromectol, there may be some side effects such as headache, dizziness, nausea.

1. Uses of Stromectol

Stromectol is used to treat certain parasitic roundworm infections. Curing parasitic infections improves your quality of life. In people with weakened immune systems, curing a roundworm infection can reduce the risk of developing a severe or life-threatening infection. The active ingredient Ivermectin belongs to a group of anthelmintics. This active ingredient works by paralyzing and killing the parasites.
Take Stromectol by mouth with a full 240ml glass of water on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before a meal. The active ingredient Ivermectin is usually taken as a single or multiple doses, or as directed by your doctor.
You can use Stromectol in doses based on your weight, medical condition and response to treatment. However, you can tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
2. Side effects when using Stromectol Using Stromectol can occur some side effects including accompanying symptoms such as: Headache, dizziness, muscle pain, nausea or diarrhea. If you are being treated for "river blindness" - blood cancer, you may experience reactions to the dying parasite during the first 4 days of treatment, including: Joint pain, swollen lymph nodes, swollen eyes /redness/pain, weakness, vision changes, itching, rash and fever. If the side effects persist or your condition becomes severe, tell your doctor right away.
While using Stromectol to relieve dizziness when standing, get up slowly when getting up from a sitting or lying position.
Remember that when your doctor has prescribed Stromectol, it means that Stromectol has assessed that the benefits and effects of Stromectol may outweigh the risk of side effects. Many people who use Stromectol have no serious side effects. However, if you feel unusual or have some signs of a side effect, such as: Neck/back pain, swelling of your face/arms/hands/feet, chest pain, heart palpitations, confusion, convulsions, loss of consciousness ... contact your doctor immediately.
A very serious allergic reaction to Stromectol can be very rare. However, tell your doctor or healthcare provider if you notice any signs of a serious allergic reaction, including: Rash, itching, or swelling, especially of the face, tongue, or throat. , severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

3. Precautions when using Stromectol

Before taking the active ingredient ivermectin in Stromectol, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Stromectol; or if you have any other allergies. Stromectol medicinal products may contain inactive ingredients, which can also cause allergic reactions or other problems.
Before using Stromectol, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially: liver problems. If you have traveled to or lived in West or Central Africa, you may be infected with certain parasites such as: African trypanosomiasis which can cause problems with treatment with ivermectin contained in the medicine. Stromectol. These effects rarely lead to serious and potentially fatal brain effects such as encephalopathy.
Stromectol can make you dizzy. And if you use alcohol or marijuana while using Stromectol, the combination of these factors can make you more dizzy. In this case, you should not drive or use machines or do anything that requires alertness and alertness. To overcome this situation, you should not drink alcohol and should talk to your doctor before deciding to use Stromectol.
Before surgery, you should inform your doctor or dentist about all the products you use including: Prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and herbal products medicine.
If you have a weakened immune system such as from HIV infection, you may need repeat treatment with Stromectol. You should talk to your doctor for more details.
During pregnancy, Stromectol should be used only when clearly needed. You need to discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor before deciding to use the drug. And the active ingredient Ivermectin passes into breast milk. Although there have been no reports of harm to a nursing infant, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

4. Interactions when using Stromectol

The effects of some medicines may change if you take other medicines or herbal products at the same time, which may increase your risk of serious side effects or may prevent the medicines you are using for treatment from working as well. fruit. Stromectol drug interactions can occur, but are frequent. Your doctor or pharmacist can often prevent drug interactions during use or manage interactions by changing the way you use the medicine or closely monitoring your treatment with Stromectol.
To help your doctor or pharmacist give you the best care, be sure to tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the medicinal products you are already taking including: Prescription drugs prescription, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal products before starting treatment with the medicinal product Stromectol. While using Stromectol, you must not start, stop, or change the dose of any other medicine you are taking without your doctor's approval or prescription.
Some products that may interact with Stromectol include: barbiturates (such as phenobarbital, butalbital), benzodiazepines (such as clonazepam, lorazepam), sodium oxybate (GHB), valproic acid.
This article does not list all possible interactions, so you should keep a list of medicinal products before using and provide this information to your doctor to reduce the risk. chance of serious drug problems.

5. A few notes on the use of Stromectol

Overdose
If you have overdosed on Stromectol and have severe symptoms such as fainting or difficulty breathing, call 911 immediately. If not, you can call a poison control center right away. Symptoms of an overdose with Stromectol may include: Numbness, tingling, difficulty breathing, loss of coordination, seizures.
In addition, you need to remember not to take Stromectol with other drugs.
Laboratory and/or medical center tests such as stool tests for intestinal parasites should be performed periodically to monitor the progression of related problems or check for abnormalities. side effects of the drug if signs are not good. If you are being treated for "river blindness", you may need more physical examination and repeat treatment because ivermectin does not kill adult Onchocerca worms.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose of Stromectol, skip the missed dose. Also use your next dose at the usual time. In this case, you should not double the dose.
Storage
Stromectol will be stored at room temperature from 30 degrees Celsius, protected from light and moisture. You should not store the medicine in the freezer or store it at too high a temperature. You should also keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets to avoid adverse effects on some people's health.
You should not discard the medicine or flush it down the toilet or down the drain unless you are instructed to do so. You should dispose of the Stromectol medicinal product appropriately when it has expired or is no longer needed for your treatment.

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Reference source: webmd.com