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Brand Name :
Stromectol
Synonyms :
ivermectin
Class :
Anthelmintics
Brand Name :
Stromectol
Synonyms :
ivermectin
Class :
Anthelmintics
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
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3 mg orally once for 15 to 24 kg
6 mg orally once for 25 to 35 kg
9 mg orally once for 36 to 50 kg
12 mg orally once for 51 to 65 kg
15 mg orally once for 66 to 79 kg
200 mcg/kg orally once for above 80 kg
Demodex folliculorum (Blepharitis) (Off-label)
200 mcg/kg Orally given once in a single dosage, followed by a repeat dosage every one week
Pediculosis capitis (Head Lice) (Off-label)
200 mcg/kg orally given once; may also require 1-2 extra doses repeated after every one week
Due to the Mansonella Streptocera related Filariasis (Off-label)
150 mcg/kg administered as a single dose
Due to the Mansonella Ozzardi-related filariasis (off-label)
6 mg orally administered as a single dose
Gnathostoma Spinigerum a single dosage of 200 mcg/kg
Due to the Sarcoptes Scabiel related Scabies 200 mcg/kg given as a single dosage; may be repeated in 2 weeks if required in Immunocompromised patients
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
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Indicated for intestinal tract strongyloidiasis
:
3 mg orally once for 15 to 24 kg
6 mg orally once for 25 to 35 kg
9 mg orally once for 36 to 50 kg
12 mg orally once for 51 to 65 kg
15 mg orally once for 66 to 79 kg
200 mcg/kg orally once for above 80 kg
Dose Adjustments
Dose considerations In, repeated doses are not necessary; examine the stool to ensure the infection has been eradicated
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may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with anti-parkinson agents
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with anti-parkinson agents
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with anti-parkinson agents
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with anti-parkinson agents
may decrease the therapeutic effect when combined with anti-parkinson agents
may enhance the area under the curve when co-administered
may enhance the area under the curve when co-administered
may enhance the area under the curve when co-administered
may enhance the area under the curve when co-administered
may enhance the area under the curve when co-administered
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may have an increased anticoagulant effect when combined with vitamin k antagonists
may have an increased anticoagulant effect when combined with vitamin k antagonists
may have an increased anticoagulant effect when combined with vitamin k antagonists
may have an increased anticoagulant effect when combined with vitamin k antagonists
may have an increased anticoagulant effect when combined with vitamin k antagonists
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Enhanced bioavailability of ivermectin may result from its conjunction with levamisole
may have an increased risk of rhabdomyolysis & myoglobinuria when combined with ivermectin
anagrelide: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiparasitic agents
zanubrutinib: they may increase the antiplatelet effect of antiparasitic agents
Actions and spectrum:Â
Ivermectin targets various parasites by binding to glutamate-gated chloride ion channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells leading to increased permeability and hyperpolarization resulting in parasite paralysis and death.Â
Frequency not definedÂ
AstheniaÂ
Mild EKG changesÂ
Transient tachycardiaÂ
HeadacheÂ
InsomniaÂ
VertigoÂ
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DiarrheaÂ
VomitingÂ
LeukopeniaÂ
LimbitisÂ
TremorÂ
Mild conjunctivitisÂ
Mazzotti reactionÂ
FeverÂ
Ocular damageÂ
Conjunctival hemorrhageÂ
Abdominal painÂ
HypotensionÂ
Peripheral & facial edemaÂ
DizzinessÂ
HyperthermiaÂ
SomnolenceÂ
PruritusÂ
UrticariaÂ
NauseaÂ
EosinophiliaÂ
AST/ALT increasedÂ
MyalgiaÂ
Blurred visionÂ
Punctate opacityÂ
EdemaÂ
LymphadenopathyÂ
Pruritus rashÂ
HepatitisÂ
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confusion, Neurotoxicity, drowsiness, disorientation, stupor, coma, and deathÂ
Black Box Warning:Â
None Â
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Ivermectin is contraindicated for hypersensitivity, co-administration with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, breastfeeding, and children under 15 kg.Â
Pregnancy consideration: pregnancy category CÂ
Lactation: It is not known whether ivermectin is excreted in human milkÂ
Pregnancy category:Â
Pharmacology:Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
ivermectin works by binding to glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells leading to increased permeability of cell membrane to chloride ions, hyperpolarization of the cells, and leading to paralysis and death of parasite. It also has activity against certain viruses but its exact mechanism is not fully understood.Â
It may modulate the immune response by binding to the host toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7) which is involved in recognition of viral RNA and inhibits the importin alpha/beta-mediated nuclear transport of viral proteins which is necessary for viral replication.Â
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Pharmacokinetics:Â
AbsorptionÂ
Rapidly and completely absorbed.Â
DistributionÂ
Volume of distribution is 50-100 L/kg.Â
MetabolismÂ
Metabolized by cytochrome P450 enzymes CYP3A4 and CYP2D6.Â
Elimination and excretionÂ
Half-life is approximately 18 hours.Â
Administration:Â
ivermectin given orally or topically depending on the condition being treated. Â Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: ivermectinÂ
Pronounced: [ EYE-ver-MEK-tin ]Â
Why do we use ivermectin?Â
Ivermectin has broad-spectrum activity and treats parasitic infections, intestinal nematodes, ectoparasites, and filarial worms. Its single dose has more effectiveness which simplifies the treatment when compared to other anthelmintic drugs.Â
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