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Ivermectin

CHEBI:CHEBI_6078

Definition

A mixture consisting of >= 90% 22,23-dihydroavermectin B1a (R = Me) and <= 10% 22,23-dihydroavermectin B1b (R = H). A semi-synthetic derivative of abamectin, it is used as a broad-spectrum antiparasite medication, particularly against worms (except tapeworms), although it is also effective against most mites and some lice.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C48H74O14.C47H72O14
Molecular Mass
860.060
Charge
0
SMILES
[H][C@@]12C\C=C(C)\[C@@H](O[C@H]3C[C@H](OC)[C@@H](O[C@H]4C[C@H](OC)[C@@H](O)[C@H](C)O4)[C@H](C)O3)[C@@H](C)\C=C\C=C3/CO[C@]4([H])[C@H](O)C(C)=C[C@@]([H])(C(=O)O[C@@H](C1)C[C@]1(CC[C@H](C)[C@]([H])(O1)[C@@H](C)C[*])O2)[C@]34O

Alternative Names

  • Ivermax
  • ivermectin
  • ivermectine
  • ivermectino
  • ivermectinum
  • Ivomec
  • Mectizan
  • Noromectin
  • Privermectin
  • Sklice
  • Stromectol
  • Vetrimec
  • Zimecterin

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Side effects may vary and this list may not be comprehensive.
  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

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6069
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Additional References

Wikipedia:Ivermectin

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