What are the side effects of Ivermectin tablets? What should I pay attention to during treatment with ivermectin tablets?

Ivermectin tablets have a selective inhibitory effect and are oral semi-synthetic broad-spectrum antiparasitic drugs that can cause hyperpolarization of nerve cells or muscle cells, paralyzing or killing parasites. It has the effect of effectively preventing and killing nematodes and arthropods in livestock such as cattle and sheep. Its preventive and therapeutic effects are excellent.

So, what are the side effects of ivermectin tablets?

Weakness, weakness, abdominal pain, fever , anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, vertigo, tremor, itching, rash, papules, rubella, small pustules, etc. are the more common side effects of ivermectin tablets, that is, gastrointestinal reactions, nervous system reactions and skin reactions. In addition, the side effects of the drug include ophthalmic reactions. Should, joint pain, synovitis, axillary lymph node enlargement and tenderness, cervical lymph node enlargement and tenderness, inguinal lymph node enlargement and tenderness, other parts of the lymph node enlargement and tenderness, peripheral edema, orthostatic hypotension, facial edema, tachycardia, drug-induced headache, myalgia, etc.

So, what should you pay attention to during treatment with ivermectin tablets?

During treatment with ivermectin tablets, patients should note that pregnant women and lactating women should not take it; it can cause severe allergic reactions (Mazzotti reaction) and ophthalmological reactions in the skin and/or body of patients with onchocercia microfilariae larvae; after treatment with microfilaricidal drugs, allergic onchocerciasis may occur. Patients with filarial dermatitis are more likely to have serious adverse reactions; when using this product to treat onchocerciasis, continuous treatment is required; patients with immune deficiencies (including HIV infection) may need repeated treatment for intestinal strongyloidiasis; it should be used with caution in pediatric patients weighing less than 15kg.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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