The National Poisons Data System (NPDS) reports that ivermectin overdose has surged by 245% because misinformation about animal antiparasitic drugs has led many Americans to self-treat for COVID-19.
Increase Ivermectin exposure cases occurred from July to August. The monitoring database collects information from 55 poison control centers across the country.
Between January 1 and August 31, NPDS also reported 1,143 exposed cases, an increase of 163% compared to the same period last year.
If prescribed correctly, Ivermectin can treat human skin diseases, some parasites and head lice.
After the clinical trials conducted at the beginning of the pandemic, the US Food and Drug Administration stated that “currently available data does not show that ivermectin is effective against COVID-19.” The FDA also issued other warnings about the drug.
August 26, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention According to reports, nearly 90,000 ivermectin prescriptions It has been written weekly in mid-August-a significant increase from the pre-pandemic weekly average of approximately 3,600 copies. There was also a surge in January.
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The drug was promoted by the famous podcaster Joe Logan and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.
A large number of patients requiring treatment after taking ivermectin have appeared in emergency rooms across the country.
In Oklahoma, a doctor revealed Ivermectin The drug overdose has caused problems for local hospitals, which are already struggling with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases due to the more spreadable Delta variant.
“this [emergency rooms] With so much support, it is difficult for shooting victims to reach facilities where they can receive definite care and treatment,” family doctor Jason McElyea told KFOR, NBC’s Oklahoma City branch.
“The ambulance is stuck in the hospital waiting for the beds to be opened so that they can take the patient, but they don’t have anyone, that’s it. If there is no ambulance to answer the call, there is no ambulance to answer the call.”
Ivermectin can cause Vomiting, nausea, vomiting, delirium, epilepsy, and death.
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