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ivermectin
(redirected from Ivomec)

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ivermectin
an avermectin with broad activity against many helminths and arthropods. A broad-spectrum anthelmintic, acaricide and insecticide, used orally, subcutaneously and as a pour-on.

onchocerciasis 
A disease caused by infestation with the filarial worm (Onchocerca volvulus) spread by blackflies. It is common in tropical Africa and Central America, especially in areas near rivers. Large numbers of microfilariae are present on the skin and often enter the eye. The patient initially complains of itching, but blindness occurs as a result of chorioretinitis and optic neuritis. The disease is treated successfully with ivermectin. Syn. onchocercosis; river blindness.


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Ivermectin can also be found under the brand names Tri-Heart Plus, Heartgard, Ivomec, Heartgard Plus or Iverhart Max.
One other thing I'd like to caution about: the patent on Ivomec expired in the past few years, and less expensive generics are commonly available in feed stores.
 
 
 
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