Medications for Onchocerciasis

4 results

  • Ivermectin (ivermectin)

    (Ivermectin)
    Advagen Pharma Ltd
    Usage: Ivermectin tablets are indicated for treating intestinal strongyloidiasis caused by *Strongyloides stercoralis* and onchocerciasis due to *Onchocerca volvulus*. Clinical studies support its efficacy, although it does not target adult *Onchocerca volvulus*, necessitating surgical options for complete management.

  • Ivermectin (ivermectin)

    (Ivermectin)
    Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals LLC.
    Usage: Ivermectin is indicated for treating intestinal strongyloidiasis caused by *Strongyloides stercoralis* and onchocerciasis due to *Onchocerca volvulus*. It is effective in eliminating infections caused by these nematode parasites, with a single dose achieving cure in a significant percentage of patients.

  • Ivermectin (ivermectin)

    (ivermectin)
    Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Inc.
    Usage: Ivermectin is indicated for treating intestinal strongyloidiasis caused by *Strongyloides stercoralis* and onchocerciasis due to *Onchocerca volvulus*. It has shown efficacy in clinical studies, with a high cure rate for strongyloidiasis and effectiveness against skin microfilariae in onchocerciasis, but no activity against adult parasites.

  • Ivermectin (ivermectin)

    (Ivermectin)
    Central Texas Community Health Centers
    Usage: Ivermectin is indicated for treating intestinal strongyloidiasis caused by *Strongyloides stercoralis* and onchocerciasis due to *Onchocerca volvulus*, based on clinical studies showing high cure rates with a single dose. It does not affect adult *Onchocerca volvulus* parasites residing in subcutaneous nodules.