Review the side-effects of Moxidectin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, pain in the stomach, infection of the stomach and intestine
Cardiovascular: Low blood pressure, edema or fluid accumulation, abnormal heart rate, low sodium level
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, fever
Respiratory: Cough, influenza symptoms such as a runny nose and sore throat
Eye: Pain and itching, loss of vision, swelling of eyelids or eye due to allergies, increased tear secretion
Others: Rashes, muscle pain, abnormal lab values of eosinophils, neutrophils, and lymphocytes
• Moxidectin tablets should be taken as a single dose and should not be taken again, as the safety and effectiveness of moxidectin repeat administration were not appropriately studied which may even result in serious side effects.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea, pain in the stomach, infection of the stomach and intestine
Cardiovascular: Low blood pressure, edema or fluid accumulation, abnormal heart rate, low sodium level
Nervous system: Headache, dizziness, fever
Respiratory: Cough, influenza symptoms such as a runny nose and sore throat
Eye: Pain and itching, loss of vision, swelling of eyelids or eye due to allergies, increased tear secretion
Others: Rashes, muscle pain, abnormal lab values of eosinophils, neutrophils, and lymphocytes
Other Precautions :
• Moxidectin will not kill adult Onchocerca volvulus worms; therefore the patient should be advised to go for a follow-up evaluation which is necessary.• Moxidectin tablets should be taken as a single dose and should not be taken again, as the safety and effectiveness of moxidectin repeat administration were not appropriately studied which may even result in serious side effects.
