Ivermectin is neither a steroid nor a traditional antibiotic. It is classified as an antiparasitic medication or anthelmintic, meaning it is used to treat infections caused by parasites such as roundworms, mites, and lice. It does not possess the anti-inflammatory effects of steroids, nor does it target bacteria like antibiotics do. Ivermectin iverheal works by interfering with the nervous system of parasites. Specifically, it binds to glutamate-gated chloride channels in nerve and muscle cells of invertebrates, increasing the flow of chloride ions, which leads to paralysis and death of the parasite. This mechanism is highly selective for parasites and does not affect humans in the same way, which makes it generally safe when used correctly.