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Definition of Ivermectin

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Medical Definition of Ivermectin

1. A mixture of ivermectin component b1a (rn 71827-03-7) and b1b (rn 70209-81-3), which is a semisynthetic product from streptomyces avermitilis. A potent macrocyclic lactone disaccharide antiparasitic agent used to prevent and treat parasite infestations in animals. The compound has activity against internal and external parasites and has been found effective against arthropods, insects, nematodes, filarioidea, platyhelminths, and protozoa. Pharmacological action: anthelmintic, antinematodal agent, antiplatyhelmintic agents, antiprotozoal agents, filaricides, insecticide. Chemical name: Ivermectin (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Ivermectin

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Dog: Bibliography January 1985-January 1994 by Cynthia P. Smith (1995)
"At 30 days after SC inoculation of dogs with infective Dirofilaria immitis larvae, all ivermectin formulations were given orally at dosage of 6 microgram/kg ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Staff (2005)
"Each milliliter (mL) of solution contains 5 milligrams of ivermectin. ... Each tube contains 0.5 milliliter (mL) of a 0.01 percent suspension of ivermectin. ..."

3. Manual of Microbiologic Monitoring of Laboratory Animals edited by Kim Waggie (1994)
"... (e) two subcutaneous injections of ivermectin (200 Mg/kg of body weight), ... addition of ivermectin to drinking water (10-50 (Jg/mL) for 4 days (22). ..."

4. Information Resources for Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, and Cephalopods Used by D'Anna J. Berry (1994)
"21 Use of ivermectin in laboratory and exotic mammals and in birds, fish, and reptiles. Soil, MD In: ivermectin and Abamectin Campbell, WE (ed. ..."

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