Chemistry and Biological Activities of Ivermectin

The book focuses on the biological activities of ivermectin as well as the significant global utility of IVM since it was first used about 35 years ago.

Ivermectin (IVM) is a “wonder drug” containing a 16-membered macrocyclic lactone ring system in its structure and derived from the family of avermectins. It was isolated by the fermentation of the ...