The Pharmacokinetics and Interactions of Ivermectin in Humans—A Mini-review

Journal Title: The AAPS Journal - Year 2008, Vol 10, Issue 1

Abstract

Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug with a broad spectrum of activity, high efficacy as well as a wide margin of safety. Since 1987, this compound has a widespread use in veterinary medicine and it use has been extended in humans. Here we present a brief review of the information availabile regarding the pharmacokinetics and interactions of ivermectin in humans. Awareness of these characteristics could improve the clinical efficacy of Ivermectin. All Authors declare that they do not have any Conflict of interest and that the work is original. All Authors agree that the contents of the manuscript are confidential and will not be copyrighted, submitted, or published elsewhere (including the Internet), in any language, while acceptance by the Journal is under consideration.

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Aránzazu González Canga, Ana M. Sahagún Prieto, M. José Diez Liébana, Nélida Fernández Martínez, Matilde Sierra Vega, Juan J. García Vieitez

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  • EP ID EP681535
  • DOI  10.1208/s12248-007-9000-9
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Aránzazu González Canga, Ana M. Sahagún Prieto, M. José Diez Liébana, Nélida Fernández Martínez, Matilde Sierra Vega, Juan J. García Vieitez (2008). The Pharmacokinetics and Interactions of Ivermectin in Humans—A Mini-review. The AAPS Journal, 10(1), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-681535