The medicine "Dekaris" is an anthelmintic drug. It is available in the form of flat white tablets with a signature engraving on one side. The main active ingredient of the drug is levamisole hydrochloride, excipients are corn starch, lactose monohydrate, talc, sucrose, magnesium stearate, povidone.
Dekaris: instruction (pharmacology and pharmacokinetics)
The active substance of Decaris levamisole is contained in most anthelmintic drugs. It acts on the ganglion-like formation of nematodes and causes neuromuscular depolarizing paralysis of the membrane of the muscles of the worms, disrupting at the same time the course of bioenergetic processes of organisms. So, paralyzed nematodes are eliminated from the body within one day after taking the pill.
When taken orally, the Decaris medication has the property of being rapidly absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract. The maximum concentration of levamisole in the blood is determined a few hours later after application. The substance is also metabolized in the liver.
Dekaris: instruction (indications and contraindications)
Doctors prescribe this drug to patients with various helminth infections (certain types). Among the contraindications are diseases, agranulocytosis, caused by a history of drugs, age up to three years, lactation. Tablets are not prescribed for children! Caution should be taken in patients with hepatic or renal failure.
Dekaris during pregnancy is prescribed only in a situation where the probable benefit for a pregnant woman exceeds the risk for the unborn child. The use of the drug during lactation is negotiated with the attending physician in order to decide on its discontinuation or the appointment of another drug that is not contraindicated during breastfeeding.
Dekaris: instruction (dosage, overdose)
Adults are prescribed one tablet of 150 mg once, for children from 3 to 6 years old - 25-50 mg, 6-10 years old - 50-75 mg, 10-14 years old - 75-100 mg also once.
The medicine is usually taken after a meal in the evening. You can drink it with water. If necessary, taking the drug "Dekaris" can be repeated after one or two weeks.
In cases of overdose, various signs of intoxication appear (vomiting, nausea, cramps, drowsiness, headache, diarrhea, confusion, dizziness, etc.). Be careful not to exceed the indicated volume! If, however, an overdose has occurred, an urgent gastric lavage is necessary . If a large amount of time has passed - hospitalization. In the hospital, all important organs and functions of the body should be monitored, followed by symptomatic treatment.
Dekaris: side effects
In some cases, the following adverse events are noted: insomnia, headache, palpitations, dizziness, abdominal pain. There are also reports of the development of some side effects from the central nervous system.
Dekaris: instruction (additional information)
You can not take the drug simultaneously with alcoholic beverages (the possibility of disulfiram-like phenomena), as well as with drugs that affect hematopoiesis.
Dekaris is not used with lipophilic drugs, as the toxicity of the former may increase.
The drug is stored at a temperature of 15-30 degrees Celsius in a dark place. Shelf life is five years. From pharmacies dispensed only by prescription.
Attention! This instruction is intended to familiarize you with the medicine "Dekaris" and should not affect the decision on treatment with its help. Carefully read the manufacturer's annotation and consult a specialist before taking it.