Levocetirizine
Uses
Levocetirizine is used in the treatment for allergic disorders and its symptoms.
How it Works
Levocetirizine is used known as a non-drowsy antihistamine, it works by blocking histamine receptors and increasing the breakdown of mucus.Levocetirizine works by selectively inhibiting the H1 histamine receptors therefore preventing histamine from acting on its receptors. Levocetirizine helps to alleviate the symptoms caused by hay fever or other allergies (such as a runny nose and watery eyes). Levocetirizine works by reducing the viscosity (thickness) of mucus, allowing for more of it to be removed from the body.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Levocetirizine may suffer from such side effects;
Coughing,
Nosebleeds,
Dry throat or mouth,
Drowsy or tired sensation,
Slight pain that affects the muscles,
Abdominal pain,
Drowsiness,
Fatigue,
Vomiting,
Diarrhoea
Diethylcarbamazine
Uses
Diethylcarbamazine is used in the treatment of parasitic worm infections and filariasis.
How it Works
Diethylcarbamazine is known as an anti-helminthic. Diethylcarbamazine works against both the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that cause filariasis.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Diethylcarbamazine may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Vomiting,
Abnormal liver function tests,
Nausea,
Abdominal pain,
Hair loss,
Dizziness,
Fever,
Vertigo