Ivermectin
Uses
Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication that is used in the treatment of certain parasitic roundworm infections, heartworm disease, and hookworm infections. Ivermectin treats parasitic infections of the skin, eyes, and intestinal tract.
How it Works
Ivermectin works by paralyzing and killing the parasites in the beginning stages of its growth before it gets to mature. Ivermectin works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of the parasitic worms thus leading to their paralysis and death. Ivermectin is used as a long-term treatment to prevent infection and also eliminate any current infections. Ivermectin can also be effective for preventing intestinal infections caused by hookworms or roundworms
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ivermectin may suffer from such side effects;
Headache
DIzziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Muscle pains
Joint pains
Swollen lymph nodes
Eye swelling
Itching
Rash
Fever
Praziquantel
Uses
Praziquantel is used in the treatment of human parasite infections, schistosoma infections.
How it Works
Praziquantel is known as an anthelmintic. Praziquantel works for human parasite infections by stopping the insect larvae from growing and spreading. Praziquantel affects the permeability of the cell membrane by making it weaker thereby killing the worms.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Praziquantel may suffer from such side effects;
Headache,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Abnormal liver function tests,
Hair loss,
Fever,
Dizziness,
Abdominal pain,
Vertigo