Ivermectin is a antiparasitic medication.
In veterinary medicine, the medication is used to prevent and treat heartworm and acariasis, among other indications.
Ivermectin works through many mechanisms of action that result in the death of the targeted parasites. It can be taken by mouth or applied to the skin for external infestations. The drug belongs to the avermectin family of medications.
During the COVID 19 pandemic, many people believe that ivermectin is beneficial for treating and preventing COVID 19.
Research into its use is ongoing, and multiple major health organizations, including the Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the European Medicines Agency, and the World Health Organization.
