Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication that has been widely used to treat various parasitic infections in humans and animals. It belongs to the avermectin class of drugs, which are potent, broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents. In humans, Ivermectin is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of certain internal and external parasitic infections, including onchocerciasis (river blindness), strongyloidiasis (threadworm infection), and scabies. It is available in oral tablet form and as a topical lotion. (FDA label for Stromectol). Ivermectin functions by disrupting the nervous system of parasites, leading to their paralysis and death. While its primary use is against parasites, it has also garnered attention and been studied for other potential applications, though many of these remain unproven or unapproved. It is crucial to use Ivermectin only as prescribed by a licensed healthcare professional and for conditions for which it is approved.
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["FDA label for Stromectol (Ivermectin)", "NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS)", "MedlinePlus", "PubChem", "Mayo Clinic", "EMA SmPC (Summary of Product Characteristics)", "Cochrane Library (for specific reviews)", "DrugBank", "World Health Organization (WHO) guidance documents", "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines", "NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines"]
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