Ivecop 12 mg

About the drug

Ivecop 12 mg is a high-efficiency treatment for skin and intestinal worm infections.

It treats Scabies (a skin illness characterized by a microscopic enzyme infection of the skin) and Filariasis (a skin disease that affects lymph nodes and lymph vessels in the body).

Doses

You need to take the medication in a single dosage and empty stomach. 

However, always consult your doctor before taking the medication.

Working of the drug

Ivercop 12 mg is an antiparasitic drug that comes in many different strengths. 

Ivermectin is the active component in this product.

It treats glutamate-gated chloride ion channels found in nerve and muscle cells of invertebrates. 

This pharmaceutical impact increases chloride ion inflow and induces nerve cell hyperpolarization (blocking action potential), leading to parasite paralysis and eventual death.

Uses of Ivecop 12 mg 

Ivecop 12 mg helps to treat the following disorders:

Onchocerciasis

Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) is a worm illness conveyed by biting an infected blackfly, Onchocerca volvulus. Severe itching lumps beneath the skin and eyesight impairment are all symptoms. If left untreated, this illness can lead to eyesight loss, either partial or complete. his ailment is treated with Ivecop 12 mg Tablet.

Strongyloidiasis

Strongyloidiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the parasitic worm Strongyloides Stercoralis, or S. stercoralis. Fülleborni. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, rashes, and other symptoms may occur. This disease can be treated with the 12 mg strength of Ivecop tablet.

Scabies

The mite Sarcoptes Scabiei, often known as the itch mite, causes scabies, a skin ailment. It's characterized by minor red rashes that itch all the time. Ivecop’s 12 mg strength tablets can be used to cure this illness.

How to use the drug?

You can consider the following points while taking Ivecop 12 mg

• Follow your doctor's dosage instructions
• Take this medicine 1 hour before eating
• Before using a label, double-check it
• Take the medication on an empty stomach
• If you have an allergy, get emergency medical attention or visit a doctor
• The drug should not be chewed, crushed, or broken. It lessens the impact

Strength 

It comes in three different strengths: 3 mg, 6 mg, and 12 mg.

Side Effects of Ivecop 12 mg

Though Ivecop 12 mg is a trusted antiparasitic drug, it might have the following side effects 

• Reactions due to allergies (such as skin rash, itching, sudden fever, difficulty in breathing)
• Hepatitis 
• Dizziness and unusual weakness
• Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and constipation are all symptoms of a stomach worm
• Cough, sweating, or fever
• Headache
• Pain in the muscles, joints, or other parts of the body
• Confusion
• Red eyes
• Swelling in hands, feet, ankles, and lymph nodes

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction

Ivecop 12 mg interacts with the following drugs: 

• Warfarin: It has the potential to promote bleeding from infected tissue
• Oxcarbazepine: it can make conditions worse

Drug-Disease Interaction  

• Bradycardia: it lowers the heart rate even more
• Respiratory disease: it makes breathing harder and can lead to asthma

Storage 

To keep the medicine stable, keep it in the following conditions:

• Heat can cause this drug to degrade, so keep it away from it. 
• Temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius are recommended for storage.
• Keep the pills in a firmly sealed container to prevent moisture from entering.
• Keep them away from children's reach.
• Keep it out of reach of pets.
• This drug should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Store in a dark, dry location.
• After the expiration date, do not use the drug.
• Remove the blister only when you're ready to take the medication.

Precautions to be taken 

• Consuming alcohol is dangerous since it raises the concentration of the drug and causes skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, and vomiting.
• If you are allergic to Ivermectin, you should stop taking it.
• Tell your doctor right once if you're taking any other medications to avoid dangerous interactions.
• Use Ivecop 12 mg only after consulting with a physician.
• Do not use it in children under the age of 15 kg.
• Do not chew or crush and take only with water.
• Take your medication regularly and avoid missed and overdoses.

Warnings

Pregnancy

Ivecop 12 mg Tablet should not be used during pregnancy unless necessary due to a lack of relevant safety information. 

If you are pregnant, you should seek medical advice before taking the drug. 

Breast-feeding

Low amounts of Ivecop 12 mg Tablet can be found in breastmilk. 

Consult your doctor before using this medication if you are nursing.

Mazzotti reaction 

Fever, itching, stomach ache, low blood pressure, joint pain, fluid build-up in the body's tissues, and other symptoms characterize the Mazzotti reaction. 

Ivecop 12 mg Tablet should be taken with caution since, in some situations, it might trigger a Mazzotti response.

Loa loa infection 

During therapy with Ivecop 12 mg Tablet, if you are co-infected with Loa loa (an infectious disease caused by a species of worm known as Loa loa). Then, you may have an increased risk of encephalopathy (a condition that affects the function or structure of the brain and causes damage). 

As a result, if you're in an area where Loa loa is endemic, you'll need to get a pre-treatment examination.

Children's use

Children weighing less than 15 kg should not take Ivecop 12 mg Tablet.

Machine control and driving

Dizziness, sleepiness, or tremor may occur after using Ivecop 12 mg Tablet. 

As a result, if you have these symptoms, don't drive or use machinery.