Ivermectin: Difficulties in resolving pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic relationships in onchocerciasis
Aim: To elucidate the non-drug related factors involved in the unique actions of ivermectin and the disassociation between plasma ivermectin concentrations, the commencement of microfilaricidal effects and adverse events. Methods: A willing and consenting patient group was matched for dermal microf...
Main Authors: | E N Shu, 0 E Onwujekwe, P 0 Okonkwo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2004-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Medicine and Health Development |
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Online Access: | http://www.ijmhdev.com/article.asp?issn=2635-3695;year=2004;volume=9;issue=1;spage=59;epage=62;aulast=Shu;type=0 |
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