Dosing
CrCl > 80: see parasite in question.
Important side effects
Anorexia, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, n/v, erythema multiform, liver damage, Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Important drug interactions
Theophylline (anyone use this anymore?).
Rants and Screeds
Pearls
Treatment of choice
A variety of parasites, see the particular parasite.
Use for
Angiostrongylus costaricensis (alternative), Capillaria philippinensis, Dracunculus medinesis, Cutaneous larva migrans, pediculosis capitis, Pinworm, S. stercoralis, tinea infections, Trichinella.
Don't use for
Class
Last update 11/30/19