Diethylcarbamazine + Levocetirizine

Uses

Diethylcarbamazine and Levocetirizine are used in the treatment of filariasis.

How it Works

How Diethylcarbamazine and Levocetirizine work: Diethylcarbamazine and Levocetirizine are a combination of two medicines used to treat filariasis. Diethylcarbamazine works by decreasing muscular activity and causing paralysis of the worms, while Levocetirizine reduces the elevated eosinophil count (a type of white blood cell) and helps control allergic symptoms such as cough and breathlessness.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Diethylcarbamazine and Levocetirizine include nausea, loss of appetite, dryness of the mouth, fatigue, dizziness, sleepiness, headache, and allergic reactions.

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