| Category of Drug | Ivermectin is an Anti-Infectives drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Ivermectin is used for 1. Nematodal infections 2. Scabies and pediculosis 3. Strongyloidiasis 4. Lymphatic filariasis |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1. TABLETS 2. INJECTION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Hypersensitivity 2. CNS disorders 3. Pregnancy 4. Meningitis 5. Trypanosomiasis 6. Seizures 7. Contraindicated to children below the age of < 5 years old or under 15 kg body weight |
| Precautions | 1. Concurrent Loa Loa infection 2. Impaired blood-brain barrier function 3. Pregnancy 4. Lactation 5. Hepatic 6. Cardiovascular 7. Renal or pulmonary disease 8. Anaemia 9. Coagulation disorder 10. Severe asthma 11. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Headache 2. Dizziness 3. Drowsiness 4. Nausea and vomiting 5. Abdominal pain and fatigue 6. Rash 7. Arthralgia 8. Fever 9. Asthenia 10. Hypotension 11. Tachycardia, 12. Edema 13. Lymphadenopathy |
| Pregnancy Category | C |
