Safety and Efficacy of Ivermectin for the Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19: A Double-Blinded Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study

• Main Authors: Nasikarn Angkasekwinai, Pinyo Rattanaumpawan, Methee Chayakulkeeree, Pakpoom Phoompoung, Pornpan Koomanachai, Sorawit Chantarasut, Walaiporn Wangchinda, Varalak Srinonprasert, Visanu Thamlikitkul
• Other Authors: Siriraj Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine; Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/73287

The safety and efficacy of ivermectin for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19 are still controversial topics. From August to November 2021, we conducted a double-blinded, randomized controlled trial at Siriraj Hospital, Thailand. Eligible participants were adults ≥ 18 years with suspected COVID...