Role of ivermectin in prophylaxis and treatment of Covid-19 patients: A systematic review
Department of Hospital Administration, Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Review
International Journal of Science and Technology Research Archive, 2021, 01(01), 033–038.
Article DOI: 10.53771/ijstra.2021.1.1.0023
Publication history:
Received on 11 June 2021; revised on 18 July 2021; accepted on 20 July 2021
Abstract:
For a systematic review, the present study made an extensive review around the formulated question by identifying, selecting and critically appraising data based on a comprehensive and reproducible search strategy. It was found that there exists a significant literature which speaks positively about the role of Ivermectin in prophylaxis. The drug has been found statistically significant in mortality reduction, clinical recovery time and viral clearance. Contrary to what the WHO has claimed, Ivermectin prophylaxis was associated with a very low rate of disease progression.
Keywords:
Ivermectin; SARS-CoV-2; Replication; Nasopharyngeal swabs; Pharmacovigilance; Prophylaxis; RT-PCR test Randomized controlled trials; Prophylactic chemotherapy (PCT); FLCCC (Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance)
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