Vectin

by Xenon

Active ingredient: Ivermectin

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About Ivermectin

Anthelmintic

Uses

Treatment of the following infections: Strongyloidiasis of the intestinal tract due to the nematode parasite strongyloides stercoralis. Onchocerciasis due to the nematode parasite Onchocerca volvulus. Ivermectin is only active against the immature form of Onchocerca volvulus and the intestinal forms of Strongyloides stercoralis.

How to take it

Adults & Children: 15 kg or above body weight: Strongyloidiasis: 200 mcg/kg as a single dose; follow up stool examinations Onchocerciasis: 150 mcg/kg as a single dose; re-treatment may be required every 3-12 mth until the adult worms die.

Side effects

Hypotension, mild ECG changes, peripheral and facial oedema, transient tachycardia. Dizziness, headache, hyperthermia, insomnia, somnolence, vertigo. Pruritus, rash, urticaria. Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting. Eosinophilia, leukopenia. ALT/AST increased. Limbitis, myalgia, tremor, weakness. Blurred vision, mild conjunctivitis, punctate opacity.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to ivermectin or any component of the formulation. Precautions: May cause cutaneous and/or systemic reactions(Mazzotti reaction) of varying severity including ophthalmological reactions in patients with onchocerciasis. Patients with hyper-reactive onchodermatitis may be more likely than others to experience severe adverse reactions, especially oedema and aggravation of the onchodermatitis. Repeated treatment may be required in immunocompromised patients (e.g. HIV); control of extra intestinal strongyloidiasis may necessitate suppressive (once monthly) therapy. Safety and…

Advice

Take on an empty stomach.

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