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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Ivermectin is indicated in Rx of:
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The correct answer is  Ans. A. ScabiesIvermectin is the only drug effective orally in scabies and Pediculosis.Basically an anthelminthic drug used to Rx onchocerciasis.Inhibits glutamate and other ligand gated chloride channels present in invertebrate nerve and muscle cells leading to increased permeability of the cell membrane to chloride ion with hyperpolarization of nerve / muscle cells resulting in paralysis and death of parasite.Dose: 200micrograms/kg.