No, Ivermectin is not a steroid. Steroids are drugs that mimic the action of cortisol and prevent the body from swelling. Some common steroids are prednisolone, betamethasone, etc. On the other hand, Ivermectin is an anthelmintic drug. Anthelmintic medicines are drugs that are beneficial in treating infections caused by parasites like Onchocerciasis Strongyloidiasis, Pediculosis, Gnathostomiasis and Myiasis.
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