4.3.1.5. Ivermectin
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic. It exhibits broad-spectrum activity. A
recent in vitro study demonstrated an antiviral effect against
the COVID-19 virus by inhibiting IMP\(\alpha{/\beta}_{1}\)mediated
nuclear import of the viral protein into the host cell . It was seen to
inhibit the virus up to 5000-fold in 48 hours in-vitro . It is
currently under various clinical trials to understand its potential for
the treatment of COVID-19.