Precautions and warnings

Having a Loa loa infection at the same time as another illness can damage the blood-brain barrier, making it less effective at protecting the brain.

Drug Interactions

Bioavailability may be increased by alcohol, levamisole.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy and lactation. Childn

Mode of actions

Ivermectin attaches strongly and specifically to glutamate-gated chloride channels found in the nerve and muscle cells of parasites. This causes more chloride ions to flow into these cells, making them overly charged and unable to function properly, which eventually kills the parasite.

Dosage & Administration

Oral
Onchocerciasis
Adult: >15 kg: 150 mcg/kg as a single dose; retreatment may be given every 6-12 mth until adult worms die.
Child: >5 yr and >15kg: 150 mcg/kg as a single dose every 6-12 mth until adult worms die.

Strongyloidiasis
Adult: 200 mcg/kg as a single dose for 1-2 days.
Child: >15 kg: 200 mcg/kg as a single dose for 1-2 days.

Filariasis
Adult: Dosing regimen depends on the causative agent. Mansonella streptocerca 150 mcg/kg as a single dose; Mansonella ozzardi 200 mcg/kg as a single dose.
Child: >15 kg: Dosing regimen depends on the causative agent. Mansonella streptocerca 150 mcg/kg as a single dose; Mansonella ozzardi 200 mcg/kg as a single dose.

Ascariasis
Adult: Ascaris lumbricoides 150-200 mcg/kg as a single dose.
Child: >15 kg: Ascaris lumbricoides 150-200 mcg/kg as a single dose.

Gnathostomiasis
Adult: Gnathostoma spinigerum: 200 mcg/kg once daily for 2 days.
Child: >15 kg: Gnathostoma spinigerum: 200 mcg/kg once daily for 2 days.

Scabies
Adult: Sarcoptes scabiei 200 mcg/kg as a single dose, repeat dose in 2 wk.
Child: >15 kg: Sarcoptes scabiei 200 mcg/kg as a single dose, repeat dose in 2 wk.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required despite potential risks.

Mothers with a newborn baby who have used this drug during the last 3 months of pregnancy may seldom create symptoms including drowsiness, muscle stiffness or shakiness, feeding or breathing troubles, constant crying. If you notice any of these symptoms of your baby's particularly during their first month, tell the doctor immediately.

This medicine passes into breast milk. Talk to your doctor before breastfeeding.

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