Definition of ivermectin in English:
ivermectin
nounˌʌɪvəˈmɛktɪnˌīvərˈmektin
mass nounA compound of the avermectin group, used as an anthelmintic in veterinary medicine and as a treatment for river blindness.
Example sentencesExamples
- Treatment was revolutionized in 1987 when ivermectin, already used in veterinary medicine, was registered for human therapy.
- The anthelmintic agent ivermectin has been used both orally and topically for head lice but is not licensed for this purpose.
- As a general practitioner and pet owner, I treated my scratching Abyssinian guinea pigs' nits with subcutaneous ivermectin.
- Oral ivermectin is used for treatment of intestinal parasites, but recently has been proposed as an alternative agent for head lice infestation.
- Since risk of transmission still exists, one has to continue mass treatment with ivermectin.