Veterinary Drug shows promise against COVID-19
An inexpensive drug used to treat parasitic infections killed the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in less than 48 hours in a laboratory setting, Australian researchers say.
The drug, ivermectin, has been used widely used for decades. It was introduced as a veterinary drug in the 1970s. Doctors also prescribe it to treat head lice, scabies, and other infections caused by parasites. According to a report published online in the journal Antiviral Research, the drug quickly prevented replication of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The study has been peer-reviewed and accepted for publication, although it is not yet a "definitive" version of record.
Researchers infected cells with SARS-CoV-2, then exposed them to ivermectin. "We showed that a single dose of ivermectin could kill COVID-19 in a petri dish within 48 hours, indicating potent antiviral activity," says study co-author David Jans, PhD, a professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Monash University in Melbourne.
Even at 24 hours, "there was a really significant reduction" in the virus, study leader Kylie Wagstaff, PhD, a senior research fellow in biochemistry and molecular biology at Monash University, said in a statement.
But experts say more testing is needed to know if it works well in people and if it’s safe to use.
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The Canadian story on IVOMEC for COVID says this..
'Touted as possible cure'
The largest study in favour of ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment was retracted after concerns about data fabrication, plagiarism and ethical breaches.
No clinical studies have proven whether ivermectin can slow or stop the novel coronavirus from growing in human cells — but that hasn't stopped right-wing media personalities and politicians from touting it as a possible treatment or cure for COVID-19.
But then look at this recently published review article..
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES
Ivermectin for Prevention and Treatment of COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Trial Sequential Analysis to Inform Clinical Guidelines
Bryant, Andrew MSc1,*; Lawrie, Theresa A. MBBCh, PhD2; Dowswell, Therese PhD2; Fordham, Edmund J. PhD2; Mitchell, Scott MBChB, MRCS3; Hill, Sarah R. PhD1; Tham, Tony C. MD, FRCP4
Author Information
American Journal of Therapeutics: July/August 2021 - Volume 28 - Issue 4 - p e434-e460
doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000001402
Conclusions:
Moderate-certainty evidence finds that large reductions in COVID-19 deaths are possible using ivermectin. Using ivermectin early in the clinical course may reduce numbers progressing to severe disease. The apparent safety and low cost suggest that ivermectin is likely to have a significant impact on the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic globally.
So WHO do you believe?
It is CONFUSING...
Here is how I make sense of it...
1. Be as informed as possible- and read from multiple sources..
2. Take it all with a healthy dose of skepticism
3. COVID is a serious pandemic, in my opinion best prevented with vaccines, but there are likely many options to treat it.. and Ivermectin may be one..
4. People take shortcuts, not putting in the time to make their own informed decision..hence the blanket 'Ivomec does NOT work' statement from the 'trusted' CBC news here in Canada..
5. Question what I am saying as well.. trust your dog/cat :-)
