Ivermectin

Ivermectin is a drug used to treat onchocerciasis. Prescribed orally in tablets or drops; Ivermectin kills immature forms (microfilariae) of the parasites that cause onchocerciasis. Side effects are usually mild, but can sometimes include itching, skin rashes, swelling and swollen lymph nodes. When used correctly, ivermectin is an effective and safe drug for the treatment of onchocerciasis.

Ivermectin is a drug used to treat onchocerciasis. It is prescribed orally in the form of tablets or capsules. Ivermectin works by killing the immature forms (microfilariae) of the parasitic worms that cause onchocerciasis.

Side effects of ivermectin are mild, but can include itching, skin rash, swelling, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and swollen lymph nodes. In general, ivermectin is considered a safe and effective drug when used correctly and prescribed by a doctor.

Ivermectin (from the Latin Ivermex - belonging to Iverm) is a complex of highly effective antiparasitic chemical compounds containing two compounds as active ingredients. Ivermectin is a macrocyclic lactone secreted by the microorganism Streptomyces avermitilis