Article Contents ::
- 1 The Brand Name AVIZINE Has Generic Salt :: Piperazine
- 2 AVIZINE Is From Company TAJ PH. Priced :: Rs. 4.00/56.40
- 3 AVIZINE have Piperazine is comes under Sub class Anthelmintics of Main Class Anti Infectives
- 4 Main Medicine Class:: Anti Infectives Sub Medicine Class :: Anthelmintics
- 5 Disclaimer ::
- 6 The Information available on this site is for only Informational Purpose , before any use of this information please consult your Doctor .Price of the drugs indicated above may not match to real price due to many possible reasons may , including local taxes etc.. These are only approximate indicative prices of the drug.
The Brand Name AVIZINE Has Generic Salt :: Piperazine
AVIZINE Is From Company TAJ PH. Priced :: Rs. 4.00/56.40
AVIZINE have Piperazine is comes under Sub class Anthelmintics of Main Class Anti Infectives
Main Medicine Class:: Anti Infectives Sub Medicine Class :: Anthelmintics
| Salt Name : OR Generic Name | Form | Price : MRP /Probable | Packing | ||
| Piperazine | TAB | Rs. 4.00/56.40 | 8/100 |
| Brand Name | Company / Manufacturers | Strength | Unit | Price / 8/100 |
| AVIZINE | TAJ PH. | 500MG | 8/100 | Rs. 4.00/56.40 |
| Company Brand Name | Salt Combination | Main Medical Class | Sub Medical Class |
| From TAJ PH. :: AVIZINE | Piperazine | Anti Infectives | Anthelmintics |
Indications for Drugs ::
Enterobiasis, Ascariasis
Drug Dose ::
Ascariasis Adult: As hydrate: 4.5 g as a single dose repeated once after 14 days. Alternatively, may be given as a preparation with senna in a single dose of 4 g of the phosphate, repeat dose mthly for up to 3 mth if needed; same dosage regimen may also be used to prevent ascariasis. Child: As a single dose, repeated once after 14 days. <1 yr: 120 mg/kg (only upon medical advice), 1-3 yr: 1.5 g, 4-5 yr: 2.25 g, 6-8 yr: 3 g, 9-12 yr: 3.75 g. Alternatively, may be given as a preparation with senna in a single dose of 4 g of the phosphate, repeat dose mthly for up to 3 mth if needed; same dosage regimen may also be used to prevent ascariasis. EnterobiasisAdult: As hydrate: 2.25 g once daily for 7 days, 2nd course may be repeated after an interval of 7 days. Alternatively, may be given as a preparation with senna in a single dose of 4 g of the phosphate, repeat dose after 14 days. Child: <1 yr: 45-75 mg/kg (only upon medical advice), 1-3 yr: 750 mg, 4-6 yr: 1.125 g, 7-12 yr: 1.5 g, >12 yr: same as adult dose. To be taken once daily for 7 days, 2nd course may be repeated after an interval of 7 days. Alternatively, for children >6 yr: May be given as a preparation with senna in a single dose of 4 g of the phosphate; repeat dose after 14 days.
Contraindication ::
Severe renal impairment, epilepsy. Pregnancy.
Drug Precautions ::
Hepatic impairment, neurological conditions, mild to moderate renal impairment. Lactation.
Drug Side Effects ::
Nausea, vomiting, colic, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, urticaria, skin rashes, headache, bronchospasm, dizziness, nystagmus, ataxia, paraesthesia, myoclonic contractions, choreiform movements, muscular incoordination (worm wobble), confusion, EEG abnormalities, blurred vision. Potentially Fatal: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, bronchospasm and angioedema.
Pregnancy category ::
2
Drug Mode of Action ::
Piperazine is effective against the intestinal nematodes roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides), pinworm and threadworm (Enterobius vermicularis). It produces a neuromuscular block resulting in muscle paralysis of the worms which are consequently dislodged and expelled in the faeces.
Drug Interactions ::
Antagonism if pyrantel and piperazine are used together. Piperazine may potentiate extrapyramidal effects of chlorpromazine and other phenothiazines.
