Paper II — 2022 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q13

Paper II

2022 October (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme)

Question

Ivermectin

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Answer

Uses: Strongyloidiasis; Onchocerciasis and scabies

Adverse effects: Dizziness and pruritus; Mazzotti reaction (fever, rash, pruritus from dying microfilariae — specifically in onchocerciasis treatment)

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1. 1Anthelmintic Drugs

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