Albendazole has been used in the treatment of human hookworm and trichuriasis. In a mass-treatment report from Western Australia 295 individuals in a remote rural area were treated with albendazole 400 mg/day for 5 days because of possible Giardia lamblia and hookworm infections. The 37% prevalence of Giardia fell to 12% between days 6 and 9, but rose again to 28% between days 18 and 30. The effect on hookworms (Ankylostoma duodenale) was more pronounced and more sustained with a reduction of the pretreatment prevalence of hookworm infections from 76% before treatment to 0% after 3^1 weeks.
Stromectol (Ivermectin)
Among the published studies some have specifically sought to define the pattern of adverse effects. In one such study, although a single dose of the drug was combined in some patients with diethylcarbamazine, the adverse effect pattern was similar to that when ivermectin was used alone. There now seem to be some circumstances in which a single low dose of ivermectin is sufficient to have a prolonged effect, for example in loaiasis a dose of 150 micrograms/kg resulted in a very much reduced level of microfilaria as much as a year later, and seemed to eliminate the infestation entirely in more than half the users. If further work confirms the validity of this approach, the adverse reactions problem may be lessened, since at these doses the few reactions experienced were limited to the skin and joints, although some calabar-like swellings were also noted.
Ocuflox (Ofloxacin Eye Drops) 0.3 %
Ofloxacin ophthalmic is one of the medications to treat bacterial infections of the eye. The main active ingredient is also used in the Ofloxacin ear drops, which proved their effectiveness over time. Both remedies are to be applied with precaution and according to the prescription.
Doxycycline: Side Effects
Minocycline and doxycycline are predominantly eliminated by the liver and biliary tract (70-90%). Therefore, no change in dose is needed in patients with impaired renal function. However, it should be considered that hepatic elimination of doxycycline or minocycline might be accelerated by co-administration of agents that induce hepatic enzymes.
Itraconazole: Side Effects
Itraconazole is a triazole antifungal drug. It is used orally to treat oropharyngeal and vulvovaginal candidiasis, pityriasis versicolor, dermatophytoses unresponsive to topical treatment, and systemic infections, including aspergillosis, blastomycosis, chromoblastomycosis, cocci-dioidomycosis, cryptococcosis, histoplasmosis, paracocci-dioidomycosis, and sporotrichosis.
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Clarithromycin is a commonly used macrolide antibiotic and is a regular part of regimens for the eradication of Helicobacter pylori, often in combination with a nitromidazole antibiotic as well, in addition to a proton pump inhibitor. Variable rates of adverse events (4-30%) have been reported with clarithromycin.
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) 250/500/750/1000 mg
Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is an antibiotic that belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Fluconazole (Diflucan)
Fluconazole is used in the treatment of oropharyngeal, esophageal, or vulvovaginal candidiasis and in the treatment of other serious systemic candidal infections.
Common Cold
Inflammation of the nasal passages due to any number of respiratory viruses. Usually not serious; vast majority are self-treated. Incidence/Prevalence in USA: Preschool children 6-10 colds/yr; kindergarten 12/yr; schoolchildren 7/yr; adolescents/adults 2-4/yr. National Ambulatory Survey: 31 episodes/100 persons/year (counting only colds that lead to medical attention or at least one day of restricted activity).
Coccidioidomycosis
Pulmonary fungal infection endemic to the Southwest USA. Can become progressive and involve extrapulmonary sites, including bone, CNS, and skin. Known as the “great imitator.” Incubation period is 1 to 4 weeks after exposure.