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A compound of the avermectin group, used as an anthelmintic in veterinary medicine and as a treatment for river blindness.
Examples of ivermectin in a Sentence
Ivermectin is a similar medication which treats mange, ear mites and heartworm prevention.
The drugs used in oral prescription medications include either ivermectin or milbemycin oxime.
Ivermectin is often given under the brand name Heartguard, and Milbemycin oxime is often prescribed under the brand names Interceptor and Sentinel.
Ivermectin (Stromectol), an oral treatment for intestinal parasites, is effective against head lice but as of 2004 had not been approved for that use by the FDA.
In addition to topical medications, the doctor may prescribe oral ivermectin, a drug that was originally developed for veterinary practice as a broad-spectrum antiparasite agent.
Studies done in humans, however, have found that ivermectin is as safe and effective as topical medications for treating scabies.
A study published in 2003 reported that ivermectin is safe for people in high-risk categories, including those with compromised immune systems.