Uses of Diethylcarbamazine

Diethylcarbamazine is used to treat parasitic infection like filarial infections, tropical eosinophilia and toxocariasis. It is also used to prevent loiasis (a type of eye infections). 

Therapeutic Category

Diethylcarbamazine: Anthelmintics

How Diethylcarbamazine works

Diethylcarbamazine is a type of anthelmintic drugs that function by destroying the infection-causing parasites and preventing their future growth, thereby treating the parasitic infection and preventing loiasis (a type of eye infections).

Common side effects of Diethylcarbamazine

• nausea and vomiting
• headache
• lassitude (lack of energy)

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor:

• In case of accidental overdosage

Health Tips for Diethylcarbamazine

• These Anthelmintics tablets are usually taken with food to minimize stomach upset. This can also improve the absorption of the medication
• While on anthelmintic drugs, it's generally advised to avoid consuming alcohol as it may interact with the drug and cause adverse effects
• Drinking plenty of fluids can help prevent dehydration and may improve the overall effectiveness of this medicine for the above mentioned infectious disease
• If you are taking these Anthelmintics tablets to treat or prevent lymphatic filariasis (an infectious disease), it's crucial to continue using mosquito repellents, mosquito nets, and protective clothing to reduce the risk of mosquito bites, as the infection is transmitted by mosquitoes
• This medicine may increase sensitivity to sunlight, leading to skin reactions. Consider wearing protective clothing and using sunscreen when outdoor