Ivercor 12mg is an antiparasitic drug that is included in a group of medicines called anthelmintics. It kills parasites like mites and worms and passes them out of the body. It is used to treat conditions like scabies and Filariasis, a parasitic nematode infection. However, only doctors can prescribe this medicine.
Ivermectin
Among the many public health tools that have been used to reduce the burden of parasitic diseases in developing countries, ivermectin stands out as a highly effective and cost-efficient treatment. Ivermectin is a semisynthetic anthelminitic agent that is part of a group of compounds called avermectins, derived from the soil bacterium Streptomyces avermitilis. It is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic agent that has also been found to be effective against viruses.
Ivermectin’s mode of action in parasites is due to its ability to interfere with glutamate-gated chloride channels at low concentrations, which block muscle and nerve function and inhibit the release of eggs or microfilariae. At high concentrations, ivermectin interacts with several receptors in both invertebrates and vertebrates including gamma-aminobutyric acid, glycine, histamine, and nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. It also binds to P-glycoprotein, which inhibits drug transport across the blood-brain barrier and into the central nervous system (CNS).
While the antiparasitic effects of ivermectin have been long-established, it is increasingly recognized that its therapeutic potential extends far beyond this established use. In addition to its antiparasitic properties, ivermectin has been shown to have inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities, as well as anticancer activity in cancer cells.
In the case of scabies, ivermectin can reduce the duration and severity of cutaneous disease by killing mites and blocking the production of proinflammatory cytokines. It has also been found to be effective in treating genital warts, a condition that is typically associated with the sexual transmission of HPV infections and can lead to cervical cancer.
Similarly, Ivermectin has been effective in treating the eye disease trachoma, which is largely caused by infectious microfilariae. It has been able to significantly reduce the number of microfilariae in the eyes of patients and is being tested in a new vaccine for the disease.
Ivermectin is an FDA-approved medication for humans and animals to treat a variety of internal and external parasites, including heartworms, scabies, strongyloidiasis, and certain skin conditions. However, it should never be taken by people without a prescription. This can be fatal. In some cases, it may be possible to purchase this medication through a mail-order pharmacy, and many Medicare plans cover the costs of this service.
Ivercor Tablets
Ivercor 12mg is a powerful drug that has been shown to reduce parasitic burden in communities living with intestinal parasites (strongyloidiasis, ascariasis, trichuriasis), ectoparasites (such as scabies and larva migrans), and filariasis diseases (river blindness, onchocerciasis, and lymphatic filariasis). It works by disrupting the normal functioning of the parasite nervous system, causing it to lose its grip on its host. For many of the communities in Africa where ivermectin is being administered through mass drug administration (MDA), it has redefined the meaning of panacea—a remedy for all ills or diseases.
The MDA program in the African Programme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC) is a model for global public health practice and has contributed to improvements in the overall welfare of people in communities affected by multiple parasitic diseases.