| Drug Name: | Topical Ivermectin |
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| Drug Class: | Antiparasitic |
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| Mechanism of Action: | Binds to glutamate-gated chloride channels in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells, leading to paralysis and death of the parasite |
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| Use: | - Treatment of inflammatory lesions of rosacea in adults
- Treatment of external parasites such as head lice and scabies
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| Side Effects: | - Burning sensation
- Itching
- Dry skin
- Erythema
- Eye irritation
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| Contraindications: | - Hypersensitivity to ivermectin or any component of the formulation
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| Specialty: | - Dermatology
- Infectious Disease
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