Ivermectin
Uses
IV-Forte is an anti-parasitic medication that is used in the treatment of certain parasitic roundworm infections, heartworm disease, and hookworm infections. IV-Forte treats parasitic infections of the skin, eyes, and intestinal tract.
How it Works
IV-Forte works by paralyzing and killing the parasites in the beginning stages of its growth before it gets to mature. IV-Forte works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of the parasitic worms thus leading to their paralysis and death. IV-Forte is used as a long-term treatment to prevent infection and also eliminate any current infections. IV-Forte can also be effective for preventing intestinal infections caused by hookworms or roundworms
Common Side effects
Patients who take IV-Forte may suffer from such side effects;
Headache
DIzziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Muscle pains
Joint pains
Swollen lymph nodes
Eye swelling
Itching
Rash
Fever