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Legislator ignores FDA advisory against use of antiparasitic drug

Infectious diseases expert warns of Ivermectin health risks enablePagination: false endIndex: Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 6) — Infectious diseases expert Dr. Rontgene Solante on Tuesday said repurposing anti-parasitic drug Ivermectin could result in "detrimental effects" in humans. At present, Ivermectin is only approved for veterinary use to prevent heartworm disease in animals. It is also used to treat parasite infestation such as head lice and scabies. Several lawmakers and businessmen, however, have been pushing the government to consider repurposing the drug to prevent and tr...

By ANNA FELICIA BAJO, GMA News Published April 6, 2021 12:40pm "May consent naman 'yung tao doon eh (People give consent on using it)." This was the response of Anakalusugan party-list Representative Mike Defensor when asked on who will be held liable in case there will be adverse side effects after using anti-parasitic drug ivermectin as anti-virus medicine. Defensor has been pushing for the use of ivermectin as a possible treatment against COVID-19 even if the drug is still unauthorized for human use. "The point is before you get the prescription, before you are allowed to take it, ...

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra (TOTO LOZANO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO /MANILA BULLETIN) “I am sure that as a lawmaker, Rep. Mike Defensor knows the FDA (Food and Drugs Authority) law very well and that he is very much aware of what acts are allowed,” Guevarra said. His comment was sought on Defensor’s announcement that he would be giving away the animal drug Ivermectin to Quezon City residents to help prevent and treat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In his Facebook post last Monday, April 5, Defensor said his office will give the anti-parasitic drug for free to the residents while COV...

Anakalusugan Rep. Mike Defensor on Monday said that he would distribute anti-parasitic drug ivermectin to treat patients infected with coronavirus disease in Quezon City even if it's still unregistered for human use.