Although Ivermectin is generally tolerated at moderate doses, side-effects could increase as the doses are increased; higher concentrations of Ivermectin is needed to be administered in patients’ lungs for it to be effective against the virus, said Dr Jagadish Hiremath, medical director at Ace Multi-Speciality Hospital. “We have to wait for a more conclusive clinical trial on a large and diverse subset of the population, which will give us clarity on its usage,” he said.