Ivermectin Tablets for Humans

Ivermectin has been used for several diseases to treat many infectious diseases in humans. It has a broad-spectrum drug with lipid solubility possess numerous effects on parasites, through a variety of mechanism. The pharmaceutical has a good safety profile with low adverse reactions when orally consumed. It belongs to a class of drugs known as avermectins. In addition to its antiparasitic and antiviral effects, this medication also causes immunomodulation in the host. The antiparasitic drug is approved by the US Food and drug administration and is used worldwide to treat patients with strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis. It is also effective against a wide range of nematodes, ectoparasites of animals and humans. The pharmaceutical agent has a structure similar to that of antibiotics without antibacterial activity.

Mode of action of Ivermectin

Ivermectin acts by adhering to specific neurotransmitter receptors that function in the peripheral motor synapses of parasites. It has effects against ectoparasites, ultimately causing paralysis of parasites by suppressing the conduction of nerve impulses in the synapses of the intermediary neurons of nematodes and the nerve-muscle synapses of the insects.

Usage Information

The medicine is absorbed rapidly and given orally on an empty stomach. You must take the tablet 30 minutes before or two hours after food. Take the pill with enough water. For best results, it is necessary to follow the directions given on the prescription. Take the drug at regular intervals. Do not consume more than the recommended amount of the medication. Be sure to take all doses as directed, even if you think your condition is better. Do not forget doses or stop treatment early. Unless your doctor advises you, continue with your normal diet without following specific dietary restrictions.

Discuss with your paediatrician regarding the use of this antiparasitic drug in children. Special care is required to treat children with parasitic worm infections. If you think you have taken too much of the medicine, speak to your doctor straight away. Your doctor may conduct certain tests to check that the infection if the infection has cleared or not.  Inform your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse with time. To prevent parasitic infection, it is important that you practice good hygiene. Wash your hands, regularly clean your nails and shower often. Change your clothes, including undergarments, daily and launder them. Keep floors clean and scrub the toilet often.

Medicines prescribed to prevent blood clots like warfarin can interact with Ivermectin. To interrupt the transmission of onchocerciasis in humans, the combination of Ivermectin and doxycycline is highly effective for patients with parasitic infections. Therefore, concomitant use should be avoided. Let your doctor know of all the medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, or dietary supplements you use to avoid possible drug interactions.  Also, let them know if you smoke, consume alcoholic beverages, or use illicit drugs. Some of these items may interact with your medicine may contribute to severe complications. Check with your doctor 

What you should know

Your doctor may ask for certain lab tests to check your body’s response to the Ivermectin drug. Do not let anyone take your medicine without your doctor’s approval. You may refill your prescription by ordering Ivermectin tablets online. It is important that you keep a written list of all your prescription and non-prescription medicines along with herbal products that you use. You should bring the list of the medications when you visit your doctor to receive a prescription for Ivermectin tablet. You should store the medication in the packet it came in and out of reach of children. Keep the tablets at room temperature only and away from excess heat and moisture. The unneeded medicines and other medicinal products should be disposed of especially to ensure that kids, pets and other people do not consume them unknowingly. In case of overdose, call your doctor straight away.