Apart from prevention measures like wearing masks and keeping oneself sanitized, drugs and medicines play an important role in controlling the spread of COVID-19 infection. Vaccination is another effective way against the spread of the infection but its availability is limited.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/coronavirus-drugs-that-have-been-used-for-covid-19-treatment-and-their-efficacy-and-risks/photostory/88970144.cms