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Dexamethasone
Treatment for Cysticercosis
Typical Dosage: 0.1 mg/kg/day (e.g., 4-8mg daily)
Effectiveness
75%
Safety Score
50%
Clinical Trials
5
Participants
20K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
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50
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
0.1 mg/kg/day (e.g., 4-8mg daily)
Time to Effect
Hours to days
Treatment Duration
1-3 weeks (tapering)
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
3(Treat 3 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Number Needed to Harm (NNH)
70(Treat 70 patients to see 1 additional serious adverse event)
Confidence Score
92%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$10
Monitoring:$50
Side Effect Mgmt:$70
Total Annual:$130
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTQALYs Gained
0.8
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$144.4
Dexamethasone Outcomes
for Cysticercosis
Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+75%
Response Rate
+90%
Common Side Effects
Insomnia
+15%
Mood Changes
+10%
Increased Appetite
+15%
Fluid Retention
+8%
Hyperglycemia
+7%
WARNING: LIMITED TRIALS AVAILABLE
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Active Clinical Trials
1 active trial recruiting for Dexamethasone in Cysticercosis
Assessment of Combined Praziquantel and Albendazole vs Albendazole Alone to Treat Active Parenchymal Neurocysticercosis
NCT06376396NOT YET RECRUITINGPHASE4
300 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: Jun 1, 2024
Completed Clinical Trials
2 completed trials for Dexamethasone in Cysticercosis
Randomized Study of Albendazole in Patients With Epilepsy Due to Neurocysticercosis
NCT00004403COMPLETEDNA
120 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Started: May 1, 2000
Corticosteroids to Reduce Frequency of Seizures in Neurocysticercosis Patients
NCT00290823COMPLETEDPHASE3
110 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Lima, Peru
Started: Apr 1, 2006