ivermectin
/ˌʌɪvəˈmɛktɪn
/noun [mass noun]
A compound of the avermectin group, used as an anthelmintic in veterinary medicine and as a treatment for river blindness.The anthelmintic agent ivermectin has been used both orally and topically for head lice but is not licensed for this purpose....
- Treatment was revolutionized in 1987 when ivermectin, already used in veterinary medicine, was registered for human therapy.
- Oral ivermectin is used for treatment of intestinal parasites, but recently has been proposed as an alternative agent for head lice infestation.