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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Kit Kat
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Kit Kat uses
Pharmacological action
Kit Kat is a worming medication a broad spectrum of action, it is most effective when enterobioze. This drug causes irreversible disturbance of glucose utilization in the body of the worm and inhibits the synthesis of ATP.
Pharmacokinetics
Kit Kat is practically not absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. The plasma protein binding is 90%. This medication is distributed unevenly in organs and accumulates in adipose tissue, liver, and larvae of helminths. Kit Kat is metabolized in the liver to 2-amino derivative.
T1/2 is 2.5-5.5 hours. More than 90% of the dose is excreted unchanged in feces. Grown deep portion is excreted by kidneys.
Why is Kit Kat prescribed?
Enterobiasis, ascariasis, hookworm disease, strongyloidiasis, trichuriasis, trichinosis, teniasis, echinococcosis, mixed helminth infections.
Dosage and administration
For adults and children over 10 years at enterobioze a single dose is 100 mg.
For children aged 2 to 10 years a single dose is 25-50 mg. In the case of a high probability of re-infestation the drug taking repeats after 2-4 weeks in the same dose.
It is recommended that simultaneous treatment of all family members.
When ascariasis, trichuriasis, hookworm disease, teniasis, strongyloidiasis and mixed helminthiasis - 100 mg in the morning and evening for 3 days. When trichinosis - 200-400 mg 3 times / day for 3 days, from 4th to 10th day - 400-500 mg 3 times / day. When echinococcosis - 500 mg 2 times / day in the first 3 days, then the same dose 3 times / day in the next 3 days. Later Kit Kat used in doses of 25-30 mg / kg / day in 3-4 doses.
Kit Kat side effects, adverse reactions
Digestive system: rarely - nausea, abdominal pain; when used in high doses for long periods of time may be vomiting, diarrhea, transient elevation of liver enzymes in serum.
CNS: Rarely - dizziness when used in high doses for long periods of time - a headache.
Hematopoietic system: when used in high doses for long periods of time may be leukopenia, anemia, eosinophilia.
Urinary system: when used in high doses for long periods of time - hematuria, cylindruria.
Other: when used in high doses for long periods of time - an allergic reaction, hair loss.
Kit Kat contraindications
Pronounced liver disfunctions, pregnancy, lactation, children under 2 years of age, hypersensitivity to Kit Kat.
Using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Kit Kat is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation (breastfeeding).
Category of the fetus by FDA - C.
Special instructions
With prolonged use of Kit Kat it is necessary to control the peripheral blood picture, liver and kidney function.
Within days after taking Kit Kat avoid drinking alcohol.
After receiving Kit Kat do not use a laxative.
It is mandatory a periodic examination of smears of the anal region and the feces after treatment.
Kit Kat drug interactions
Kit Kat reduces insulin requirements in diabetic patients.
It is necessary to avoid a simultaneously taking of Kit Kat with lipophilic substances. With simultaneous use with cimetidine it may increase, and carbamazepine, and other inducers of metabolism to reduce the concentration of Kit Kat in the blood.
Kit Kat in case of emergency / overdose
Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. With prolonged use at high doses: reversible hepatic dysfunction, hepatitis, neutropenia.
Treatment: gastric lavage, enemas, activated charcoal method; there is no specific antidote.
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References
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- Dailymed."MEBENDAZOLE: DailyMed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the United States. DailyMed is the official provider of FDA label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "mebendazole". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Kit Kat?Depending on the reaction of the Kit Kat after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Kit Kat not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Kit Kat addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Kit Kat, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Kit Kat consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
Visitor reported useful
No survey data has been collected yetVisitor reported side effects
No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported price estimates
What is your opinion about drug cost? Did you feel the cost is apt, or did you feel it is expensive?The report given by the sdrugs.com website users shows the following figures about several people who felt the medicine Kit Kat is expensive, and the medicine is not expensive. The results are mixed. The perception of the cost of the medicine to be expensive or not depends on the brand name of the medicine, country, and place where it is sold, and the affordability of the patient. You can choose a generic drug in the place of the branded drug to save the cost. The efficiency of the medicine will not vary if it is generic or a branded one.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not expensive | 1 | 100.0% | |
Two visitors reported frequency of use
How often in a day do you take the medicine?Are you taking the Kit Kat drug as prescribed by the doctor?
Few medications can be taken Once in a day more than prescribed when the doctor's advice mentions the medicine can be taken according to frequency or severity of symptoms. Most times, be very careful and clear about the number of times you are taking the medication. The report of sdrugs.com website users about the frequency of taking the drug Kit Kat is mentioned below.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Once in a day | 2 | 100.0% | |
Four visitors reported doses
What is the dose of Kit Kat drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 11-50mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-50mg | 2 | 50.0% | |
| 101-200mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
| 1-5mg | 1 | 25.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Kit Kat drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 1 month to notice the result from using Kit Kat drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Kit Kat need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported administration
No survey data has been collected yetEight visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 5 | 62.5% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 12.5% | |
| < 1 | 1 | 12.5% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology