ivermectin

British

/ ˌaɪvəˈmɛktɪn /

noun

a drug that kills parasitic nematode worms, mites, and insects. It is used to treat a variety of parasitic infections in domestic animals and onchocerciasis in humans

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While ivermectin has saved millions of lives around the world from conditions like these, taking these drugs without having parasites or without a doctor to help guide dosing can be dangerous, Chaccour said.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

In addition to herbal supplements, however, some cleanses include ivermectin, an antiparasitic drug used to treat river blindness and elephantitis, which leads to the painful enlargement of body parts.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

During a clinical trial involving 1,001 children aged between 5-18 in Ethiopia, Kenya and Mozambique, it was found to be more effective on more types of infection when combined with the drug ivermectin.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

Both ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine were held up as miracle cures for Covid but such claims have not been supported by science.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2024

Nevertheless, prescriptions for ivermectin soared from about 3,600 per week before the pandemic was declared to 88,000 per week in mid-August 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2024

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