Experts expressed the opinion that “This drug is not effective without human and animal experiment”, arguing that Ovalı’s statements do not have a scientific basis.
“We did not find a drug, we predicted that a drug could be used in Covid-19 treatment, and other researchers in the world seem to have similar thoughts,” Ovalı said in a second statement yesterday.
ATTENTION TO SCIENTIFIC CRITERIA
European Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Association Board Member Önder Ergönül:
“The process of combating coronavirus is very new and drug production is not possible in such a short time. For this reason, some existing medicines were reintended, however, some scientific criteria should be considered. Like malaria, cystic fibrosis or parasitic drugs or antibiotics … These are no longer making premiums, every drug that comes to mind is aimed at this in its own head, this is not true. This drug is not effective without human and animal testing. No scientist in the world will explain the invention he will make without evidence. ”
‘VERY EXPENSIVE’
President of Infectious Diseases Association Mehmet Ceyh:
“An explanation with no scientific meaning. This drug is actually an old drug and a very expensive drug. The box is at 2 thousand 500 TL. The drug is used in patients called cystic fibrosis, a drug that acts on the DNA virus. The cell genome consists of two parts. It is DNA or RNA. The coronavirus is the RNA virus, so this drug is not effective on this virus. Because it can’t get inside the virus. It breaks down the exposed DNA. Now everyone is trying to go to the pharmacy and buy this medicine. This business may also cause serious problems commercially, and the state should take precautions regarding the sale of this drug. ”
NOT NEW
Ministry of Health Coronavirus Scientific Committee Member Dr. Alpay Azap:
Stating that such explanations will create unnecessary confidence in patients, “Disappointment and hopelessness may develop later. There are many studies, but we still do not have a scientifically proven drug that is effective in treatment. ”
Professor from AU Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Taner Demirer:
“The drug has been used in New Zealand and many intensive care units since March 27. The article on this treatment was published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine on April 16. ”
Geneticist Assoc. Dr. Çağhan Kızıl:
“Hope trafficking is what happens in every era. A drug used in clinical trial for Covid in France. There are publications on it. Although what is studied in the laboratory is effective, it does not mean medicine. ”
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