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Drug Groups
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approved; investigational |
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Description
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A pyrethroid insecticide commonly used in the treatment of lice infestations and scabies. It is a yellow to light orange-brown, low melt-ing solid or viscous liquid. |
| Indication |
For the treatment of infestation with Sarcoptes scabiei (scabies). |
| Pharmacology |
Permethrin, a pyrethroid, is active against a broad range of pests including lice, ticks, fleas, mites, and other arthropods. |
| Toxicity |
Oral, rat LD50: 430 - 4000 mg/kg; skin, rabbit LD50: 2000 mg/kg. |
| Affected Organisms |
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Scabies (Sarcoptes scabei) and other insects |
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| Biotransformation |
Rapidly metabolized by ester hydrolysis to inactive metabolites which are excreted primarily in the urine. |
| Absorption |
Poorly absorbed through the skin. |
| Elimination |
Permethrin is rapidly metabolized by ester hydrolysis to inactive metabolites which are excreted primarily in the urine. |
| References |
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Abedin S, Narang M, Gandhi V, Narang S: Efficacy of permethrin cream and oral ivermectin in treatment of scabies. Indian J Pediatr. 2007 Oct;74(10):915-6.
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