Ivermectin
Uses
Ivermectin is an anti-parasitic medication that is used in the treatment of certain parasitic roundworm infections, heartworm disease, and hookworm infections. Ivermectin treats parasitic infections of the skin, eyes, and intestinal tract.
How it Works
Ivermectin works by paralyzing and killing the parasites in the beginning stages of its growth before it gets to mature. Ivermectin works by binding to the muscle and nerve cells of the parasitic worms thus leading to their paralysis and death. Ivermectin is used as a long-term treatment to prevent infection and also eliminate any current infections. Ivermectin can also be effective for preventing intestinal infections caused by hookworms or roundworms
Common Side effects
Patients who take Ivermectin may suffer from such side effects;
Headache
DIzziness
Nausea
Diarrhea
Muscle pains
Joint pains
Swollen lymph nodes
Eye swelling
Itching
Rash
Fever
Benzyl Alcohol
Uses
Benzyl Alcohol is used to prevent Infections and it is also used to treat head lice infestations.
How it Works
Benzyl alcohol works by inhibiting the lice from closing their respiratory spiracles, which allows the Benzyl Alcoholto obstruct the spiracles and causing the lice to asphyxiate and stops the infestation.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Benzyl Alcohol may suffer from such side effects;
Numbness,
Allergic reaction,
Redness of skin,
Application site itching,
Abnormal skin reaction.