Description
Stromectol (ivermectin) is a medication used to treat certain parasitic infections. Here are the key points about Stromectol:
Indications
- Treatment of intestinal strongyloidiasis due to the nematode parasite Strongyloides stercoralis
- Treatment of onchocerciasis due to the nematode parasite Onchocerca volvulus
- Treatment of crusted scabies in conjunction with topical therapy
- Treatment of human sarcoptic scabies when prior topical treatment has failed or is contraindicated
Dosage
Stromectol is available as 3 mg tablets
Ivermectin (Generic Stromectol) 3mg Tablet (10-40 Tablet)
- The typical dosage for strongyloidiasis and onchocerciasis is 200 mcg/kg as a single dose
Mechanism of Action
- Ivermectin is derived from the avermectins, a class of highly active anti-parasitic agents
- It is a mixture containing at least 90% 5-O-demethyl-22,23-dihydroavermectin A1a
Efficacy
- In clinical trials, 64-100% of infected patients were cured following a single 200-mcg/kg dose of ivermectin for strongyloidiasis
- Patients treated with Stromectol for onchocerciasis experienced an 83.2% and 99.5% decrease in skin microfilariae after 1 and 3 months, respectively
Safety
- Stromectol is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the product
- The most common adverse reactions include facial edema, peripheral edema, orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, headache, and myalgia
Stromectol is a prescription medication available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It should be used with caution in pregnant women
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