Ivermectin is an anthelmintic used for the treatment of various parasitic diseases. FDA approved drug Ivermectin to treat parasitic infections in humans including parasitic worms, whipworms and hookworms. The antiparasitic medication Ivermectin works against parasitic infections by interfering with the muscle and nerve functions of worms which results in paralyzing and killing the infection-causing worms.… Continue reading Is It Safe to Take Ivermectin With Antibiotics?
Month: December 2023
Use of Ivermectin for Treatment of Fungal Infections
Ivermectin is considered the wonder drug that has been used for more than 30 years for the treatment of several life-threatening and sight-threatening parasitic infections. Its significant influence on global health made the key researchers in the discovery and development of Ivermectin win the Nobel Prize. The common brand name of Ivermectin is called Stromectol… Continue reading Use of Ivermectin for Treatment of Fungal Infections
Role of Ivermectin in Preventing Heartworm Disease and Killing Heartworms
In 1987 the approval of Ivermectin presented a massive invention in heartworm prevention. For the first time, preventive medicine could be given once a month instead of daily. These medications use a very low dose of Ivermectin which is sufficient to kill any baby heartworms (L3 and L4 stages) which are swelling the skin tissues… Continue reading Role of Ivermectin in Preventing Heartworm Disease and Killing Heartworms