ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
Ivermectin
;
Onchocerciasis
;
Milk
;
Chemotherapy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Ivermectin levels were measured in breastmilk and plasma of 4 healthy mothers after an oral 150 μg/kg dose. Mean ± S.D. plasma and milk values were 37.9±0.54 and 14.13±0.43 (ng/ml) respectively. Steady-state ivermectin levels in milk were low. Our results suggest that exclusion of lactating mothers from mass chemotherapy with ivermectin may be unnecessary.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00265962
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