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Ivermectin as a cancer therapy

Ivermectin is being studied as a potential cancer therapy, with ongoing clinical trials and preclinical evidence showing promise, but clinical proof of efficacy and comprehensive toxicity profiles in cancer patients remain unreported.

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Feb 6, 2026

What documented drug–drug interactions exist between ivermectin and common chemotherapies or targeted cancer agents?

Preclinical literature documents repeated instances where potentiates or reverses resistance to a range of and in cell lines and animal models, acting through mechanisms such as P‑glycoprotein (P‑gp/M...

Jan 22, 2026

Are there reported case studies of adverse events when ivermectin is coadministered with chemotherapy supportive drugs?

No published case studies in the supplied reporting document a clear, directly attributed adverse event from coadministration of ivermectin specifically with chemotherapy supportive drugs; small clini...

Jan 19, 2026

How do preclinical ivermectin dosing levels in mice compare with human pharmacokinetic tolerability in oncology studies?

Preclinical mouse studies of ivermectin report effective antitumor activity across a wide dose range—commonly 0.5–10 mg/kg and in some reviews up to 40 mg/kg—with many experiments using ~3–10 mg/kg to...

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