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Onchocerciasis programs and their relation to ivermectin treatment

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How is ivermectin dose calculated from body weight and tablet strengths in clinical practice?

in clinical practice is weight‑based and usually expressed as micrograms per kilogram (commonly 150–200 mcg/kg for parasitic infections), then converted to milligrams and matched to available tablet s...

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What are the recognized toxic effects and clinical management steps for ivermectin overdose?

most commonly produces gastrointestinal upset and a spectrum of neurologic effects ranging from dizziness and somnolence to confusion, ataxia, seizures, coma and, rarely, death; serious encephalopathy...