Ketress Tablets 40mg

Product Description

Product Name: Ketress Tablets 40mg

Product Form: Tablets

Pack Size: 30's

Manufactured By: ICI Pakistan

Used For:

1. Medical Uses:

   • Parasitic Infections:
     • Treatment of worm infestations, particularly nematodes (e.g., ascariasis, hookworm).
   • Immunomodulation:
     • Adjunct treatment in autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
     • Sometimes used in certain cancers (e.g., colorectal cancer) as an adjuvant therapy to boost immune response.

2. Veterinary Uses:

   • Deworming agent in livestock and pets.

Side Effects:

• General:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea

• Neurological:

  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue
  • Headache

• Rare but Serious:

  • Blood disorders (e.g., agranulocytosis, leukopenia)
  • Skin reactions (rash, pruritus)
  • Flu-like symptoms (fever, chills)

Precautions:

1. Medical History:

   • Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver, kidney, or blood disorders.

2. Blood Monitoring:

   • Regular blood tests are necessary if used long-term, as it may cause severe blood cell suppression (agranulocytosis).

3. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

   • Avoid during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks.
   • Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

4. Alcohol Consumption:

   • Avoid alcohol while taking levamisole, as it can increase the risk of side effects.

5. Immune System Effects:

   • Be cautious if you have a weakened immune system, as it can both modulate and suppress certain immune functions.

6. Drug Interactions:

   • May interact with immunosuppressive drugs or chemotherapy agents.