Ivermectin: Difference between revisions
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*Occasionally causes Mazzotti-type reaction in [[onchocerciasis]], characterized by fever, pruritus, tender lymphadenopathy, arthralgias and myalgias |
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Revision as of 18:22, 11 April 2021
Background
Indications
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- Does not cross blood-brain barrier
Dosing
- Usual dose is 150-200 mcg/kg PO or SC once
Safety
Adverse Effects
- Occasionally causes Mazzotti-type reaction in onchocerciasis, characterized by fever, pruritus, tender lymphadenopathy, arthralgias and myalgias
- Rarely causes hypotension
