Ivermectin
- Generic Name
- Ivermectin
- Brand Names
- Sklice, Soolantra, Stromectol
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C95H146O28
- CAS Number
- 70288-86-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 8883YP2R6D
- Background
Ivermectin is a semi-synthetic antiparasitic medication derived from avermectins, a class of highly-active broad-spectrum antiparasitic agents isolated from the fermentation products of Streptomyces avermitilis. Ivermectin itself is a mixture of two avermectins, comprising roughly 90% 5-O-demethyl-22,23-dihydroavermectin A (22,23-dihydroavermectin B) and 10%...
- Indication
Administered topically, ivermectin cream is indicated for the treatment of inflammatory lesions associated with rosacea. An over-the-counter ivermection lotion is commercially available and indicated for the topical treatment of head lice infestations in patients ≥6 months of age.
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- Associated Conditions
- Ascariasis, Demodex Infestation, Enterobiasis, Filariasis caused by Loa Loa, Gnathostomiasis, Head Lice Infestation, Malaria, Myiasis, Onchocerciasis caused by Infection with Onchocerca volvulus, Rosacea, Scabies, Strongyloidiasis caused by Strongyloides Stercoralis Infection, Trichuriasis
- Associated Therapies
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