Moxidectin was approved by FDA recently for: (A) Filariasis, (B) Onchocerca volvulus, (C) Hypeension, (D) Scabies
Answer is B. moxidectin is a macro cyclic lactone which is similar to ivermectin.it binds to the glutamate gated chloride channels leading to increased permeability and hyperpolarization and muscle paralysis. Ref: www.fda.gov.in