Australian scientists have discovered that the anti-parasite drug called Ivermectin, which is used in many countries of the world, kills the coronavirus within 48 hours. However, some tests need to be done to use the drug in the treatment process.
Researchers
have discovered that a parasiticidal drug currently used in many countries of
the world can kill the coronavirus grown in cell cultures within 48 hours. This
discovery could lead to the development and trial of a new clinical treatment
for COVID-19.
According
to research published in the journal Antiviral Research, the drug called
Ivermectin stopped the growth of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in cell culture within 48
hours. Ivermectin was previously used in the treatment of viral diseases such
as AIDS, dengue fever and flu.
"Ivermectin is widely used around the world and is considered a safe drug."
Head of the
Institute of Biochemistry Discovery, Monash University in Australia. Kylie
Wagstaff said in a statement; "We found that a single dose significantly
reduced all viral RNA viruses of the coronavirus for up to 24 hours and
completely eliminated up to 48 hours," he said. However, Wagstaff; He
stated that the tests were done in a laboratory environment and that people
should be tested to see the effect of the drug.
Reminding
that there is no drug that is 100 percent effective against coronavirus
spreading all over the world, Wagstaff said, "Ivermectin is widely used in
the world and is considered a safe drug. Now we need to learn whether it will
also be effective against people with coronavirus. This is the next step." said.
The exact effect of
Ivermectin on the coronavirus is currently unknown. Scientists have suggested
that, based on the effect of the drug on other viruses, the coronavirus stops
it by reducing its ability to settle in host cells. The researchers also
stressed that the use of Ivermectin against coronavirus will depend on future
clinical tests and the results of studies to be conducted.
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