Atrex

Name: Atrex
SKU: SKU-AQJUqifv
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Syrup - 40mg/5ml

Aztec Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Levamisole

1 x 30ml bot

Original price was: Tk. 15.Current price is: Tk. 13.

Description

Medicine Overview of Atrex 40mg/5ml Syrup

Introduction

Atrex is an antiparasitic medication. It is used in the treatment of worm infections. It works by killing the worms and this treats your infection.

Atrex should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.

Some people may experience vomiting, headache, dizziness, nausea and stomach pain as the side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Uses of Atrex

Worm infections

Side effects of Atrex

Common

Vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Abdominal pain

How to use Atrex

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Atrex is to be taken with food.

How Atrex works

Atrex is an antiparasitic medication. It works by suppressing the enzyme activity in the worm’s muscle, causing its paralysis and death. This treats your infection.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Atrex to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.

It should be taken with food.

If you are unable to swallow the whole tablet, it may be crushed or chewed and swallowed with a full glass of water.

It can be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Use birth control measures to prevent pregnancy while taking Atrex.

Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.

Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.

Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Brief Description

Indication

Ascariasis, Ancylostomiasis

Administration

Should be taken with food. Take w/ meals to minimise side effects eg nausea.

Adult Dose

Oral
Ascariasis
Adult: 150 mg as a single dose.

Mixed ascariasis-hookworm infections; Ancylostomiasis
Adult: 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose, repeated after 7 days in severe cases.

Child Dose

Oral
Ascariasis
Child: 3 mg/kg as a single dose.

Mixed ascariasis-hookworm infections; Ancylostomiasis
Child: 2.5 mg/kg as a single dose, repeated after 7 days in severe cases.

Contraindication

Preexisting blood disorders; pregnancy and lactation; rheumatoid arthritis; severe renal impairment.

Mode of Action

Levamisole is the active laevo-isomer of tetramisole. It works by paralysing susceptible intestinal worms which are then excreted from the intestines. Levamisole also enhances cellular immune responses in humans.

Precaution

Hepatic impairment, Sjogren’s syndrome.

Side Effect

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, dizziness and headache. Fever, influenza-like syndrome, arthralgia, muscle pain, rash, taste disturbances and cutaneous vasculitis.

Potentially Fatal: Agranulocytosis, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia.

Interaction

May increase toxicity of phenytoin. Increases bioavailability of ivermectin; decreases bioavailability of albendazole. Alcohol causes disulfiram-like reaction.