The study discovered that drugs initially used in the treatment of Covid-19 such as hydroxychloroquine, low-molecular-weight heparin, and ivermectin, were found in many with deranged LFTs. Other drugs, including methylprednisolone, tocilizumab, antivirals like remdesivir, favipiravir, and lopinavir-ritonavir combination, were also associated with abnormal LFTS.
“These findings underscore the need for caution when using these medicines and the importance of close monitoring of liver function during treatment!