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==Adult Dosing== | ==Adult Dosing== | ||
*11mg/kg once | |||
===Indications by Disease=== | ===Indications by Disease=== | ||
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|?Has Dose=Dose | |?Has Dose=Dose | ||
|?Has Context=Context | |?Has Context=Context | ||
|format=table | |format=table | ||
|limit=50 | |limit=50 | ||
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|headers=show | |headers=show | ||
|sort=Treats disease | |sort=Treats disease | ||
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==Pediatric Dosing== | ==Pediatric Dosing== | ||
*> 2yo: 11mg/kg once | |||
===Indications by Disease=== | ===Indications by Disease=== | ||
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==Pharmacology== | ==Pharmacology== | ||
*Half-life: | *Half-life: | ||
*Metabolism: | *Metabolism: | ||
*Excretion: Fecal | *Excretion: Fecal | ||
Latest revision as of 12:12, 20 March 2026
Administration
- Type: Antiparasitic
- Dosage Forms:
- Routes of Administration: Oral
- Common Trade Names:
Adult Dosing
- 11mg/kg once
Indications by Disease
| Disease | Dose | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Enterobius | 11mg/kg (max 1g) PO once then repeat in 2 weeks | Adult first choice for pregnant |
Pediatric Dosing
- > 2yo: 11mg/kg once
Indications by Disease
Special Populations
- Pregnancy Rating: C
- Lactation risk: Infant risk cannot be ruled out
- Renal dosing:
- Hepatic dosing:
Contraindications
- Allergy to class/drug
Adverse Reactions
Serious
Common
- Nausea/vomiting, diarrhea
- Headache, dizziness, somnolence
Pharmacology
- Half-life:
- Metabolism:
- Excretion: Fecal
Mechanism of Action
- depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent, causes spastic paralysis in the worms
Comments
- Indicated to treat infection with enterobius, ascaris, and other similar worms