Repurposed Medications

Educational information about medications being studied for potential applications beyond their routine uses. Always consult your healthcare provider.

• What is Ivermectin and what are its uses? — Ivermectin is an FDA-approved antiparasitic for specific worm infections and skin conditions, prescribed by a licensed provider.
• What is Mebendazole and what are its uses? — Mebendazole is an FDA-approved antiparasitic that treats common intestinal worm infections under provider guidance.
• What is Fenbendazole and what are its uses? — Fenbendazole is a veterinary antiparasitic for animals only; it is not FDA-approved for humans.
• What is Itraconazole and what are its uses? — Itraconazole is an FDA-approved antifungal for specific systemic and nail fungal infections, prescribed by a provider.
• What is Metformin and what are its uses? — Metformin is an FDA-approved oral medication for managing type 2 diabetes by lowering blood glucose.
• What is Propranolol and what are its uses? — Propranolol is an FDA-approved beta-blocker used for blood pressure, angina, tremor, and migraine prevention.
• What is Doxycycline and what are its uses? — Doxycycline is an FDA-approved tetracycline antibiotic used for bacterial infections and acne.
• What is Atorvastatin and what are its uses? — Atorvastatin is an FDA-approved statin used to lower cholesterol and reduce cardiovascular risk.
• What is Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and what are its uses? — Naltrexone is FDA-approved for alcohol and opioid use disorder; low-dose use is a compounded, provider-only decision.