This is a medicine widely used ( recommended) to prevent filariasis Does
it have any side effect. ?
diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC)
Re: diethylcarbamazine citrate (DEC)
This is a medicine widely used ( recommended) to prevent filariasis Does
it have any side effect. ?
****hi
DEC is used to kill the parasite, rather than prevent it - it is a
microfilaricide
there are reported side effects but not necessarily will they appear:
itching and swelling of face, espec. eyes
Fever, painful and tender glands in neck, armpits, or groin; skind rash
Loss of vision; night blindness; tunnel vision (if treating river blindness)
Headache, joint pain, unusual tiredness or weakness
Dizziness, nausea or vomiting.
Best
Robyn
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it have any side effect. ?
****hi
DEC is used to kill the parasite, rather than prevent it - it is a
microfilaricide
there are reported side effects but not necessarily will they appear:
itching and swelling of face, espec. eyes
Fever, painful and tender glands in neck, armpits, or groin; skind rash
Loss of vision; night blindness; tunnel vision (if treating river blindness)
Headache, joint pain, unusual tiredness or weakness
Dizziness, nausea or vomiting.
Best
Robyn
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