Indication
Lymphatic filariasis, Onchoceriasis, Strongyloides stercoralis, Strongyloidiasis.
Contra Indication
Hepatic or renal disease, Children under the age of five, Breastfeeding, Weigh less than 15 kg
Caution
Concurrent Loa loa infection, impaired blood-brain barrier function due to infection.
Side Effect
Nausea, vomiting, constipation, abdominal pain and fatigue. Rash, arthralgia, fever, myalgia, asthenia, hypotension, tachycardia, oedema, lymphadenopathy, sore throat, cough, headache, somnolence, transient eosinophilia.