Decet BD Tablet

Decet BD Tablet can be used to for treatment or prevention of several worm infections like loiasis, Bancroft’s filariasis, river blindness and eosinophilic lung to name a few. Worm infections leading to breathing disorders, joint pains, and nervous system disorders can also be treated with this tablet.

Diethylcarbamazine citrate is the active ingredient in Decet BD Tablet, which is highly effective for treating worm infections by killing worms. However, while the tablet offers a number of benefits, there are some side effects like fever, nausea, itching and others.

At the time of prescription of the medicine, make sure that you inform your doctor if you are allergic to some substances, food products or medicines. Since the salt used in medicine can be highly reactive, it is important that your doctor is well aware of allergies beforehand.

The dosage for this medicine varies depending on the condition of the patient and the body weight. Make sure that you follow the dosage prescribed by the doctor strictly in order to obtain the maximum benefits from Decet BD Tablet.

• Filariasis

• Worm Infections

• Allergic Disorders

• Hypersensitivity

• Seizures

• Onchocerciasis

• Sleepiness

• Skin Rash

• Visual Disturbances

• Nausea

• Loss Of Appetite

• Headache

• Abnormal Liver Function Tests

• Hair Loss

• Vertigo

• Fever

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  The tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women must consult a doctor before consuming this medication.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Breastfeeding women must consult a doctor before consuming this medication.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no interaction between liver impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• What is the onset of action?

  The data for the onset of action, or the duration of time it takes for Decet BD Tablet to start acting on the disease is not available.

• How long is the duration of effect?

  No specific data is available to be able to define the duration for the effect of this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  This medicine has not been found to be habit forming or addictive in any way for the patients.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Decet BD Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Zinofil 150 Mg/5 Mg Tablet

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• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Missed dose should be taken as soon as possible.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Consult your doctor in case of overdose.

This medication is an antihelmintic drug and sensitizes microfilariae to phagocytosis thereby allowing the leucocytes to target and destroy the parasites.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol.

• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Acebutolol, Acetylcholine, Aclidinium, Agmatine, Amitriptyline, Budesonide, Talinolol, Solifenacin, Ziprasidone, Xanomeline, etc.

• Ques : What is Decet BD Tablet?

  Ans : Decet BD Tablet comes under a class of drugs called antihelminthic medication.

• Ques : What is Decet BD Tablet used for?

  Ans : Decet BD Tablet is helpful in treating parasitic worm infection and filariasis (elephantiasis). Other than this, this drug is used to treat Bancroft's filariasis, eosinophilic lung, loiasis and river blindness (onchocerciasis).

• Ques : What are the side effects of Decet BD Tablet?

  Ans : Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Abnormal liver function tests, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Hair loss, Fever and Vertigo are common side effects of this medication.

• Ques : Can the use of Decet BD Tablet cause drowsiness?

  Ans : Yes, this drug can cause drowsiness in some patients. Hence, one must not drive or use heavy machinery after consuming this medicine.

• Ques : Is Decet BD Tablet effective?

  Ans : This medication works very effectively if it is taken in the dose prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Are there any specific contraindications associated with the use of Decet BD Tablet?

  Ans : This drug must be avoided by patients who have a known history of allergy to it. Apart from this medicine, patients suffering from asthma should inform a doctor before using this drug.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Decet BD Tablet?

  Ans : The medicine should be stored in an airtight container. Keep it away at room temperature and away from heat or light. Also, make sure to read the instructions written on the packaging.

• Ques : How does Decet BD Tablet work?

  Ans : This medication comes under the classification of drugs termed as anthelmintics. It helps by eliminating the larval and adult forms of the parasitic worms that may cause Filariasis.

• Ques : What if I forget to take a dose of Decet BD Tablet?

  Ans : In case you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, the missed dose should not be consumed if it is already time for the next dose.

• Ques : Is Decet BD Tablet safe?

  Ans : Decet BD Tablet is very much safe to use, however, do not use more than doses prescribed by a medical expert.