Current Use of Ivermectin in Dermatology, Tropical Medicine, and COVID-19
Sinu Rose Mathachan, Kabir Sardana, Ananta Khurana
Abstract
Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug with anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-tumor effects. In this review, we discuss the history, pharmacology, multimodal actions, indications in dermatology and tropical medicine, therapeutic and prophylactic use of ivermectin in COVID-19, safety, adverse effects, special considerations, and drug interactions of ivermectin.
Topics & Concepts
IvermectinMedicineAntiparasitic agentCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)AntiparasiticHydroxychloroquineDermatologyDrugBroad spectrumIntensive care medicinePharmacologyVeterinary medicinePathologyCombinatorial chemistryInfectious disease (medical specialty)ChemistryDiseaseDermatological diseases and infestationsParasitic Diseases Research and TreatmentBody Image and Dysmorphia Studies