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Tilemetin 60mg Injection

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Product introduction

Tilemetin 60mg Injection is an antiparasitic medicine, used for the treatment of parasitic worm infections. It works by preventing the growth of infection-causing microorganisms.

Tilemetin 60mg Injection is administered as an injection by a healthcare professional. Kindly do not self-administer. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Some people may experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, and abnormal liver function tests as the side effects of this medicine. You may also notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. You may be monitored with blood tests and liver function tests throughout your treatment.

Uses of Tilemetin Injection

  • Worm infections

Benefits of Tilemetin Injection

In Worm infections

Tilemetin 60mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat many parasitic worm infections. It works by stopping the growth of parasites causing the infection. It usually makes you feel better quite quickly. Tilemetin 60mg Injection is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and continue the treatment as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all parasites are killed and do not become resistant.

Side effects of Tilemetin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Tilemetin

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abnormal liver function tests
  • Dizziness
  • Fever
  • Abdominal pain
  • Hair loss
  • Vertigo
  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Tilemetin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Tilemetin Injection works

Dehydroemetine belongs to class of drugs known as antiprotozoal agent. It acts by preventing the growth of infection causing microorganisms.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tilemetin 60mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tilemetin 60mg Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Tilemetin 60mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Tilemetin 60mg Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tilemetin 60mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Tilemetin 60mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Tilemetin Injection?

If you miss a dose of Tilemetin 60mg Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Tilemetin 60mg Injection to treat a variety of parasitic worm infections.
  • Your doctor may monitor your blood counts and liver function before you start taking this medicine and regularly throughout your treatment.
  • Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Inform your doctor if you develop signs of infection.
  • Do not skip doses and finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may increase your risk of further infection.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Tetrahydroisoquinolines derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiprotozoal agents

Patient concerns

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I would like to know about a effective periodic worm medicine for my son who is 1.5 year and daughter who is 6
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Albendazole is commonly used for worm infestation.
I have ring warm on the face from 4 month . What I do ? Good evening sir . I have ring warm on the hole face from 4 month .what I do for this ?
Dr. Dharamvir Singh
Dermatology
Plz share ur pic of ring worm
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FAQs

Q. Is Tilemetin 60mg Injection an antibiotic?

Yes, Tilemetin 60mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine. It is used to treat various infections caused by worms. Tilemetin 60mg Injection should be taken only when prescribed by the doctor.

Q. How is Tilemetin 60mg Injection administered?

Tilemetin 60mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Tilemetin 60mg Injection.

Q. Is Tilemetin 60mg Injection safe?

Tilemetin 60mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. Is Tilemetin 60mg Injection useful in the treatment of Scabies?

No, Tilemetin 60mg Injection is not used for the treatment of Scabies. If you think you are suffering from scabies, please consult your doctor as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

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References

  1. Phillips MA, Stanley SL Jr. Chemotherapy of Protozoal Infections: Amebiasis, Giardiasis, Trichomoniasis, Trypanosomiasis, Leishmaniasis, and Other Protozoal Infections. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 1426.
  2. MedIndia. Dehydoremetine. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. ScienceDirect. Dehydoemetine. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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Country of origin: India

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