Interferon can not be used in the form of injections, even for the prevention of coronavirus. Because this drug, in addition to weakness and disorders of the digestive system, can also cause mental disorders.
According to Izvestia, Yuri Kiselyov, head of the Russian International Projects on Patient Safety and Personal Medicine, warned about this.
"Severe weakness, hair loss and skin rashes, gastrointestinal problems and even mental disorders are possible. The latter include depressive states and sleep disorders, and rarely mania and suicidal ideation, ”said the expert.
In addition, the level of leukocytes that fight viruses in the blood may decrease after the injection of Interferon.
Kiselyov also noted that this protein can cause symptoms similar to CRIC (acute respiratory infections):
"In this situation, the doctor may have difficulty distinguishing between side effects and the true manifestations of the disease."
According to the newspaper, recent studies have shown acute interferon deficiency in patients with severe COVID-19. Another study found that inhaled Interferon reduced the risk of death by 79 percent compared with placebo in patients who underwent artificial lung ventilation.
It has previously been reported that after analysis of blood, tissues, immune cells and other biomaterials, a common feature of those with severe disease is a lack of interferon response and increased inflammation.
According to experts, Interferon is a key factor influencing the patient's symptoms and recovery and lays the foundation for a successful treatment strategy for COVID-19.
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