World's first pill to treat COVID-19 approved

The UK is the first in the world to approve COVID-19 pills. Writes about this BBC. Molnupiravir is an experimental antiviral drug developed to treat influenza. Clinical trials have shown that it roughly halves the risk of hospitalization and death due to COVID-19. The medicine was approved by the British Agency for ...

How fake research made the worm drug a 'miracle cure' for COVID-19

At one time, the drug ivermectin was considered a "miracle cure" for COVID-19. In some countries, the authorities even recommended it for use, and "anti-vaccination" stated that it could replace vaccination. But the BBC's investigation revealed extremely serious errors in the research, the results of which are being referenced ...

A very effective drug for COVID-19 has been created in the United States: just a few pills are enough

An experimental drug prevented half of the COVID-19 infections that would otherwise have resulted in hospitalization. This study offers the prospect that the disease could soon be treated with pills. More details were told by the USA Today edition. The antiviral drug molnupiravir, manufactured by Merck & Co. and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics ...

Nasal injection of llama blood: experimental treatment for COVID-19 has proven to be very effective

A COVID-19 drug made from the blood of a llama named Fifi has shown "significant potential" in clinical trials. The BBC reported in more detail. The medicine is made from special nanobodies - small, simple versions of antibodies that llamas and camels produce naturally in response...

Americans take drugs for horses and cows to prevent COVID-19: doctors ask to stop

Health officials have warned against the unauthorized use of a drug called ivermectin as a drug to prevent or treat COVID-19. Writes about this USA Today. A drug that has only been approved as an antiparasitic agent for the treatment of animals such as livestock and ...

Scientists have discovered several drugs and even dietary supplements that help with COVID-19

In a new study by the University of Michigan, scientists have learned that several COVID-19 drug contenders are already being used for other purposes. Writes about this "Novoye Vremya". Among these drugs there is even one nutritional supplement, which, as it turned out, blocks or reduces ...

Alzheimer's drug approved for first time in 20 years in US

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the drug adcanumab to fight Alzheimer's disease. This happened for the first time in 20 years, writes the BBC. The drug, developed by Biogen, will be marketed under the trade name Aduhelm. The drug acts ...

Pfizer Creates First COVID-19 Drug: How It Works

Pfizer has announced Phase 1 trials of an experimental new oral antiviral drug for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2. Tests taking place in the USA. This is stated on the company's website. Oral antiviral drug PF-07321332, a SARS-CoV2-3CL protease inhibitor, has demonstrated potent antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2, and ...

Causes cancer: US recalls huge shipment of diabetes drug

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of a diabetes drug for containing excess levels of a cancer-causing ingredient. Writes about this Fox Business. Indian pharmaceutical company Marksans Pharma Limited announced ...

'Chamomile will not be prescribed here': a Russian-speaking pharmacist told what medicines are taken in the USA

Do you want to know how much the most expensive medicine in the world costs? Is it true that Americans love antidepressants? What is evidence-based medicine? Voice of America spoke with clinical pharmacist Elena Vagicheva about American medicines and the peculiarities of her profession in the USA. Is it true that...

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