Ivermectin
CAS#: 70288-86-7
Ivermectin, with the molecular formula C48H74O14, is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic medication derived from the bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis. It’s commonly used to treat various parasitic infestations, including roundworms, heartworm diseases, and scabies in both humans and animals. Ivermectin works by interfering with the parasite’s nervous system, leading to paralysis and death.
