Ancylostomiasis medical therapy
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Overview
Medical Therapy
Anti-helminthic therapies are recommended among patients with ancylostomiasis. Efficacy of treatment varies according to the severity of infection, geographical distribution, and age groups.[1]
- For stable uncomplicated cases
- Adult
- Preferred regimen: Albendazole 400 mg PO single dose
- Alternative regimen: Mebendazole 100 mg PO q12h for 3 days
- Alternative regimen: Pyrantel Pamoate 11mg/kg PO q24h for 3 days (maximum, 1gm per dose)
- Adult
References
- ↑ Loukas A, Hotez PJ, Diemert D, Yazdanbakhsh M, McCarthy JS, Correa-Oliveira R; et al. (2016). "Hookworm infection". Nat Rev Dis Primers. 2: 16088. doi:10.1038/nrdp.2016.88. PMID 27929101.