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Ivermectin functions as an antiparasitic agent in humans by targeting the nervous system of parasites. It binds to specific glutamate-gated chloride channels found in nerve and muscle cells of parasites, causing increased permeability of chloride ions. This disrupts their normal neural impulses, leading to paralysis and eventual death of the parasites. The Ivermectin for humans has mode of action is selective for parasites due to differences in channel structure between parasites and mammals. While it has been widely used to treat conditions like onchocerciasis and strongyloidiasis, its efficacy against other conditions, such as viral infections like COVID-19, is still debated and requires further research and clinical validation.

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