Ivermectin

Classification - parasite infection medicine

Ivermectin?

It is a medicine used to kill parasites or worms and is widely used in parasitic infections.

It is WHO's recommended essential medicine.

Uses of Ivermectin-

Used against parasitic infections-

Filarial worms

River blindness

Scabies

Head lice

Hook-worm infection

Working of Ivermectin

It causes paralysis of the parasite

Kills parasites

Benefits

It has a broad spectrum of activity, used against many parasites.

Useful in community treatment initiatives.

Well tolerated

Repeated doses are safe.

Common side effects

Headache

Dizziness

Muscle pain

Diarrhea

Skin rashes

Fever

Serious side effects

Peeling of the skin

Severely low blood pressure

Seizures

Mental confusion

Inflammation in the brain

Precautions -

To be cautiously used in -

Psychiatric disorders- seizures, depression

Severe liver disorder

Pregnant and breastfeeding women

High parasitic burden

Elderly patients

With CNS depressant drugs

Contraindications

Allergy to Ivermectin

Meningitis

1st trimester of pregnancy

Severe liver impairment

Children weighing less than 15kg or under 5 years of age

Concomitant infections

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