Table 1 Explanation of treatment regimens and terminology
From: Antifilarial treatment strategies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Full Name | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
ALB | albendazole | Albendazole administered alone. |
DEC | diethylcarbamazine | Diethylcarbamazine administered alone. |
IDA | Ivermectin, Diethylcarbamazine, and Albendazole | Combination of ivermectin, diethylcarbamazine, and albendazole administered together. |
IA | Ivermectin plus albendazole | Combination of ivermectin and albendazole administered together. |
DA | Diethylcarbamazine plus albendazole | Combination of diethylcarbamazine and albendazole administered together. (Single Dose) |
Multiple DA | Multiple diethylcarbamazine plus albendazole | Combination of diethylcarbamazine and albendazole administered together. (Multiple Doses) |
IVM | ivermectin | Ivermectin administered alone. |
Dox | Doxycycline | Doxycycline administered alone. |
MoxA | moxidectin + albendazole | Combination of moxidectin and albendazole administered together. |
MoxDA | moxidectin + DEC + albendazole | Combination of moxidectin, diethylcarbamazine, and albendazole administered together. |
DEC then ALB | Diethylcarbamazine followed by Albendazole | Diethylcarbamazine administered first, followed by albendazole after a certain period. |
Sequential ALB doses | Multiple doses of Albendazole | Albendazole administered in multiple doses over a period. |