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Drug Name:
Permethrin
Drug Class:
Pyrethroid
Mechanism of Action:
Acts on the nervous system of insects, leading to paralysis and death
Use:
Treatment of scabies
Treatment of head lice
Side Effects:
Itching
Burning
Stinging
Redness
Swelling
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to permethrin or any component of the formulation
Specialty:
Dermatology
Pediatrics
Infectious Disease