What Are The Uses Of Diethylcarbamazine?

Diethylcarbamazine is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Filariasis (parasitic infection)
• Lymphatic filariasis (parasitic infection of lymph nodes and lymph vessels)
• Loiasis (African eye worm)
• Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia
• Onchocerciasis  (river blindness)

What Are The Side Effects Of Diethylcarbamazine?

Diethylcarbamazine  is usually safe, but in some cases may cause side effects such as:

• Facial swelling, itching
• Feeling tired, headache

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Diethylcarbamazine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug diethylcarbamazine or any other allergies.
• Eye problems
• Pregnancy, any recent surgery