Pharmacokinetics of ivermectin in cats receiving a single subcutaneous dose |
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Authors: | Chittrakarn Somsmorn Janchawee Benjamas Ruangrut Pritsana Kansenalak Supaporn Chethanond Usa Kobasa Theerayot Thammapalo Suwich |
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Affiliation: | Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University, Hat-Yai, Songkhla 90112, Thailand. |
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Abstract: | Ivermectin is effective against ecto- and endoparasites. It is included in a plan of the Filariasis Division, Thailand for filariasis control and prevention by interrupting transmission of Brugia malayi-microfilariae from cat reservoirs to humans via mosquitoes. The pharmacokinetics of ivermectin in eight healthy cats receiving a single subcutaneous dose of 0.2mg/kg was investigated. Jugular blood samples were collected periodically for up to 30days after dosing. The serum ivermectin concentrations were measured by high performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection. The pharmacokinetic parameters (mean+/-S.D.) derived from one-compartment model analysis were as follows: T(max) 1.22+/-0.49day, C(max) 16.75+/-4.04ng/mL, k(ab) 2.62+/-1.86day(-1), t(1/2)(ab) 0.27+/-0.25day, k(el) 0.27+/-0.14day(-1), t(1/2)(el) 2.53+/-2.24day, V(d)/F 9.81+/-5.41L/kg, Cl/F 2.21+/-0.69L/kg/day and AUC(0-->infinity) 98.31+/-30.52ngday/mL. In conclusion, the pharmacokinetics of ivermectin in cats receiving a single dose of 0.2mg/kg by subcutaneous injection revealed a rapid absorption, high distribution, slow elimination and high possibility for the elimination of B. malayi-microfilariae from currently endemic regions. |
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Keywords: | Ivermectin Pharmacokinetics Cat Filariasis Brugia malayi |
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