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03-09-2021, 11:22 AM
Hazlin Hassan
Malaysia Correspondent
PUBLISHED SEP 2, 2021, 9:04 PM SGT
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In Malaysia, where incidents of ivermectin poisoning have been found, health authorities and experts have warned against human consumption of the drug.
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Dr Helmy said: "Unfortunately, it is not without potential side effects, and there is no strong clinical evidence at this point in time to suggest that it plays a role in the management of Covid-19. The situation is not helped by lobby groups that tend to consist of individuals who are not experts in the treatment of Covid-19."
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The Malaysian Pharmacists Society and the Malaysian Medical Association have expressed concern over the widespread illegal sale of the drug and warned that anyone caught selling it to treat or prevent Covid-19 can be fined up to RM50,000 (S$16,900).
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While a clinical trial is ongoing in Malaysia to assess the drug's efficacy in preventing severe Covid-19, some lawmakers have pushed for its use in hospitals.
Opposition MP Sivarasa Rasiah told Parliament on July 27 that lives were being lost because Covid-19 patients were not given the drug.
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But one ivermectin user became sicker after taking it to treat Covid-19.
"My brother tested positive for Covid-19 and had a cough and slight fever. He decided to take ivermectin while isolating at home. But later, we discovered he had deteriorated to Category 4 and needed oxygen after he fell in the bathroom," a Klang Valley resident, who declined to be named, told ST.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asi...asite-drug
Malaysia Correspondent
PUBLISHED SEP 2, 2021, 9:04 PM SGT
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In Malaysia, where incidents of ivermectin poisoning have been found, health authorities and experts have warned against human consumption of the drug.
......
Dr Helmy said: "Unfortunately, it is not without potential side effects, and there is no strong clinical evidence at this point in time to suggest that it plays a role in the management of Covid-19. The situation is not helped by lobby groups that tend to consist of individuals who are not experts in the treatment of Covid-19."
......
The Malaysian Pharmacists Society and the Malaysian Medical Association have expressed concern over the widespread illegal sale of the drug and warned that anyone caught selling it to treat or prevent Covid-19 can be fined up to RM50,000 (S$16,900).
......
While a clinical trial is ongoing in Malaysia to assess the drug's efficacy in preventing severe Covid-19, some lawmakers have pushed for its use in hospitals.
Opposition MP Sivarasa Rasiah told Parliament on July 27 that lives were being lost because Covid-19 patients were not given the drug.
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But one ivermectin user became sicker after taking it to treat Covid-19.
"My brother tested positive for Covid-19 and had a cough and slight fever. He decided to take ivermectin while isolating at home. But later, we discovered he had deteriorated to Category 4 and needed oxygen after he fell in the bathroom," a Klang Valley resident, who declined to be named, told ST.
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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asi...asite-drug
