Onchocerciasis Treatments
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Medications for Onchocerciasis
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Onchocerciasis.
Found 1 Approved Drug for Onchocerciasis
Moxidectin
Generic Name
Moxidectin
Moxidectin
Generic Name
Moxidectin
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 02, 2019
Moxidectin Tablets are indicated for the treatment of onchocerciasis due to Onchocerca volvulus in patients aged 12 years and older. Limitations of Use: Moxidectin Tablets do not kill adult O. volvulus. Follow-up evaluation is advised. The safety and efficacy of repeat administration of Moxidectin Tablets in patients with O. volvulus has not been studied. Moxidectin is an anthelmintic indicated for the treatment of onchocerciasis due to Onchocerca volvulus in patients aged 12 years and older. ( 1 ) Limitations of Use: Moxidectin Tablets do not kill adult O. volvulus parasites. Follow-up is advised. The safety and efficacy of repeat administration of Moxidectin Tablets in patients with O. volvulus has not been studied.
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