Ivermectin
Overview
Ivermectin is anthelmintic agent. Ivermectin is a semisynthetic macrocyclic lactone. Ivermectin is a mixture of two closely related it compound B1a and B1b. Ivermectin is derived from the soil actinomycete Streptomyces avermitilis and effective against many nematodes and arthropod species.
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Ivermectin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 3 to 12 mg | 7.5 (7.5) | 24 hourly | | No food should be taken 2 hour before and after dose.Once or twice a year for onchocesciasis. |
| 200 ug/kg | 200 (200) | 24 hourly | PO | For 2 Conseutive Days, For treatment of strongyloixiasis. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| | | | Not Recommended in this Age Group |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| | | | Not recommended in this age group |
High Risk Groups
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Ivermectin
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