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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Even with drugs like ivermectin, treating the parasite can be a labor-intensive process.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

In many cases, one dose of ivermectin or another antiparasitic drug can effectively treat an animal for screwworm.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 10, 2026

Moore said ivermectin was not the panacea some are making it out to be and that it is not a benign drug in large quantities.

From Salon ● May 18, 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

The authors further stated that “further trials of ivermectin for SARS-Cov-2 infection ... appear unwarranted.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2024

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