ICMR drops use of Ivermectin, Hydroxychloroquine drugs for COVID-19 treatment
In a new set of guidelines, the ICMR has decided to drop the use of certain dugs while advising use of other drugs in moderate and severe cases of coronavirus infection.
Sep 24, 2021, 16:34 PM IST
Oxford University will now explore Ivermectin for COVID-19 treatment in the UK
While the World Health Organization, and European and US regulators have recommended against using ivermectin in COVID-19 patients, it haa been used to treat the illness in some countries, including India.
Jun 23, 2021, 10:43 AM IST
COVID-19: Uttarakhand government to distribute Ivermectin tablets among residents
Ivermectin is an antiparasitic drug that has been recommended as preventive medicine against COVID by the state-level clinical technical committee.
May 12, 2021, 16:11 PM IST
Widely used in India, WHO warns against use of ivermectin for treatment of COVID-19
World Health Organisation recommends against the use of ivermectin for COVID-19 except within clinical trials, Soumya Swaminathan, the global health body`s chief scientist said in a tweet.
May 11, 2021, 16:57 PM IST
Novel ultra-long acting pill may aid in malaria elimination
Researchers in the US have developed a new ultra long-acting pill that can remain in the stomach for up to two weeks after being swallowed and aid in elimination of malaria.
Nov 17, 2016, 23:57 PM IST
