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Ivecop AB Tablet

Manufactured byMENARINI INDIA PVT LTD
ContainsAlbendazole (100 mg) + Ivermectin (12 mg)
Description
Ivecop AB Tablet is a combination medicine which may be used for the treatment of parasitic infections in the intestine and skin caused by tapeworms, pinworms, hookworms, etc. This medicine is not recommended for use if you are known allergic to it.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ivecop AB Tablet

  • Fever
  • Skin rash
  • Muscle pain
  • Increased heartbeat
  • Headache
  • Swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Loss of appetite
  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Seizures
  • Dark urine
  • Temporary Hair Loss
  • Elevated Liver Enzymes
  • Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Bleeding and bruising
  • Shortness of breath
  • Unusual tiredness

Uses of Ivecop AB Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Strongyloidiasis
  • Onchocerciasis
  • Cutaneous Larva Migrans
  • Lymphatic Filariasis
  • Hydatid Disease
  • Neurocysticercosis
  • Giardiasis
  • Trichinosis
  • Microsporidiosis
  • Scabies
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in patients consuming this medicine. Alcohol may increase the concentration of the medicine and this may cause severe adverse effects such as a skin rash, headache, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to albendazole, other benzimidazoles, ivermectin, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Bone Marrow Suppression

Use of this medicine may alter the functionality of bone marrow, resulting in a decreased count of white blood cells. Close monitoring of white blood counts may be necessary based on the clinical condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases.

Liver Diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases since it may increase the levels of the liver enzymes. Close monitoring of liver enzyme levels is recommended for such patients. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Retinal Damage

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a history of eye diseases such as retinal lesions due to the increased risk of retinal damage. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your medical conditions before beginning treatment with this medicine. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

Driving or Operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery during treatment with this medicine if you experience any of these symptoms.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended in patients consuming this medicine. Alcohol may increase the concentration of the medicine and this may cause severe adverse effects such as a skin rash, headache, dizziness, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, etc.
Interaction with Medicine

Carbamazepine

Clozapine

Oxcarbazepine

Phenytoin

Warfarin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Consumption of grapefruit juice is not recommended during treatment with this medicine due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine as advised by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Albendazole works by disrupting certain vital functions in the worm's body. This drains the worm's energy and eventually kills it. Ivermectin paralyzes the parasite; this results in the eventual death of the parasite. Their combination is thus better effective for the treatment of infections caused by worms.
Legal Status

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Anthelmintics combination

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://ciplamed.com/content/bendex-plus-tablets

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 16 February 2017]. Available from:

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2009/020666s005s006lbl.pdf

DailyMed - Ivermectin tablet [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 18 May 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=847a1dd7-d65b-4a0e-a67d-d90392059dac

Fightworm: Albendazole 400 mg , Ivermectin 6mg| Qualitron [Internet]. Qualitron Bio Medica Pvt. Ltd. 2019 [cited 1 April 2019]. Available from:

http://qualitron.in/gastroenterology/fightworm
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