Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate Pharmacology

Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate

About Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Mechanism of Action of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Pharmacokinets of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Onset of Action for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Duration of Action for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Half Life of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Side Effects of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Contra-indications of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Special Precautions while taking Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Old Age Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Children Related Information
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Indications for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Interactions for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Typical Dosage for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Schedule of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Storage Requirements for Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Effects of Overdose of Diethylcarbamazine + Chlorpheniramine maleate
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Diethylcarbamazine

About Diethylcarbamazine
Antiparasitic agents, Piperazines derivative, Antihelminthic agent, Filaricides.
Mechanism of Action of Diethylcarbamazine
The drug exerts its action by altering micro filarial membrane which leads to their phagocytosis by tissue fixed monocytes of host. It also has an effect on muscular activity of micro filaria & adult worms causing hyperpolarisation and eventually they are dislodged.
Pharmacokinets of Diethylcarbamazine
Absorption: It is absorbed orally.Distribution: Widely distributed.Metabolism: Metabolized by liver.
Excretion: Excreted through urine.
Onset of Action for Diethylcarbamazine
1hour
Duration of Action for Diethylcarbamazine
12 hour
Half Life of Diethylcarbamazine
4 to 12 hours
Side Effects of Diethylcarbamazine
1. Anorexia
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Headache
5. Drowsiness
6. Myalgia
7. Arthralgia
8. Rashes
9. Fever
10. Tachycardia
11. Lymphadenopathy
Contra-indications of Diethylcarbamazine
1. In Renal impairment
2. In Cardio vascular diseases
3. In debilitating individuals
4. In hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Diethylcarbamazine
1. Starts with a smaller dose & then increase to therapeutic dose for avoiding allergic manifestation
2. Use with caution in poor health individuals
3. Use with caution in renal diseases
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
NEONATES : Contraindicated
Indications for Diethylcarbamazine
1. Filariasis
2. Filarial prophylaxis
3. Tropical eosinophilia
4. In larva migrans
Interactions for Diethylcarbamazine
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Typical Dosage for Diethylcarbamazine
Starts with 1mg/kg on first day. Then 2mg/kg 8hourly for 1 to 3 weeks
The course may be repeated after 6 months.
In larva migrans: 3mg/kg/day for 3 weeks
For prophylaxis:0.3g/week.
Schedule of Diethylcarbamazine
H
Storage Requirements for Diethylcarbamazine
Store at 15 - 30 degree C in a tightly closed container. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Diethylcarbamazine
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Diethylcarbamazine
In allergic manifestations due to the drug stops the drug and administer antihistaminics and glucocorticoids. Subsequent administration does not cause such reactions.

Chlorpheniramine Maleate

About Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Mechanism of Action of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Pharmacokinets of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Onset of Action for Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Duration of Action for Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Half Life of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Side Effects of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Contra-indications of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
First Generation alkylamine H1 Antagonist, Antihistamine.
Special Precautions while taking Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Pregnancy Related Information
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Breast Feeding Related Information
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Indications for Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Typical Dosage for Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Schedule of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Effects of Missed Dosage of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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Effects of Overdose of Chlorpheniramine Maleate
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