Ivecop 3 Mg Tablet

Description

About Ivecop 3 mg

Ivecop 3 mg is an efficient treatment for skin and intestinal worm infections.

It uses Ivermectin as its active component. 

1. Menarini specializes in manufacturing Ivecop 3 mg. 

Ivecop 3 mg uses

Ivecop 3 mg helps to treat the following disorders:

Onchocerciasis

Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) is a worm illness caused by biting an infected blackfly, Onchocerca volvulus.

Severe itching lumps beneath the skin and eyesight impairment are all symptoms. 

This illness can lead to partial or complete eyesight loss if left untreated. It is treated with an Ivermectin 3 mg tablet.

Scabies

The mite Sarcoptes scabiei, often known as the itch mite, causes Scabies, a skin disease. It is characterized by minor red rashes that itch all the time. 

One can use Ivermectin 3 mg tablets to cure this illness.

Strongyloidiasis

Strongyloidiasis is caused by the parasitic worm Strongyloides stercoralis. Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, rashes, and other symptoms may occur. 

One can treat this disease with the 3 mg strength of an Ivecop tablet.

Working of the Ivecop 3 mg

Ivercop 3 mg is an antiparasitic drug with Ivermectin as its active component. 

It binds to the Glutamate-gated Chloride ion channels found in nerve and muscle cells of invertebrates. 

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

How to use Ivecop 3 mg?

You can consider the following points while consuming Ivermectin 3 mg tablets, 

• Follow your doctor’s dosage instruction
• 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
• You need to take the medication in a single dosage and empty stomach

Strength 

Besides 3 mg, Ivecop is available in different strengths of Ivermectin, 6 mg, and 12 mg.

You can also check other available options of anti-worm medicines. 

Side Effects of Ivecop 3 mg

Though Ivecop 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
• Red eyes
• Swelling in hands, feet, ankles, and lymph nodes

Interactions

Ivermectin, the active ingredient in this medicine, can interact with certain drugs and diseases to show side effects. 

Drug Interaction

Ivecop 3 mg interacts with the following drugs: 

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

Disease Interaction  

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

Precautions to be taken 

• Consuming alcohol is dangerous since it raises the concentration of the drug and causes skin rashes, headaches, dizziness, and vomiting
• Avoid taking the drug if you are allergic to Ivermectin, you should. 
• Tell your doctor right once if you’re taking any other medications to avoid dangerous interactions
• Use Ivecop only after consulting with a physician
• Take your medication regularly and avoid missed and overdoses
• One should not use Ivecop 3 mg tablets for pregnant or lactating women
• Avoid usage of the medicine if you are infected with Loa Loa infection 
• Children weighing less than 15 kg should not take the Ivecop 3 mg tablet

Storage 

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

• Keep the drug away from heat as it can cause this drug to degrade 
• Store it between Temperatures 15 and 25 degrees Celsius.
• Keep the pills in a firmly sealed container to prevent moisture from entering.
• Keep them away from pets and children. 
• This drug should not be exposed to direct sunlight. Store in a dark, dry location

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group can take Ivermectin tablets?

Ivecop 3 mg is safe to use in individuals of all age groups. Except avoid giving the medicine to children who weigh below 15 kg.

Is Ivermectin a steroid?

No, Ivecop 3 mg, consisting of Ivermectin, is not a steroid. It is an FDA-approved drug used to treat parasitic infections.

Can you drink alcohol with Ivermectin?

Alcohol can raise blood levels or increase adverse effects when used with Ivermectin. Skin rash, swelling, headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, Diarrhea, stomach discomfort, seizure (convulsions), shortness of breath, and numbness or tingling can all result from this.

Does Ivermectin affect the kidney?

Ivecop 3 mg or Ivermectin does not affect the kidney until it is used according to the doctor’s prescription. An overdose of the medicine can induce changes in urea levels in the kidney. 

Is driving safe when consuming Ivecop?

Dizziness, sleepiness, or tremor may occur after using Ivecop 3 mg Tablet. 

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

Is Ivermectin safe for breastfeeding women?

Low amounts of Ivermectin can be found in breast milk. 

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