What is Ivermectin?
Ivermectin is a highly effective antiparasitic drug derived from the avermectin family of compounds. It is primarily used to treat a wide range of parasitic infections in both humans and animals, including onchocerciasis (river blindness), lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), strongyloidiasis, scabies, and pediculosis (lice infestations). Ivermectin Medicine works by binding to specific ion channels in parasites, leading to paralysis and death. Its discovery and development have been hailed as one of the greatest medical achievements of the 20th century, with the potential to rid the world of devastating parasitic diseases. Ivermectin is known for its safety profile, ease of administration (typically a single oral dose), and broad-spectrum activity against various parasitic infections.