At Jonathan Frizzy's Trial, Expert Witness Calls Etomade Effects Similar To Methamphetamine And Marijuana

TANGERANG - the testimony of an expert witness from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) in the trial of the Jonathan Frizzy case revealed the facts about the side effects of the misuse of Etomydate substances.

In his statement, the expert likened the hallucinatory effects caused by Etodidate to popular narcotics such as methamphetamine and marijuana.

The trial, which was held on Tuesday, August 26, dug deeper into the nature and impact of this anesthetic if it was used not according to its designation. The Public Prosecutor (JPU) started by asking about the main function of Etomade in other countries.

"Oh, what if in other countries it is used for? Just an anesthesize?" asked the Public Prosecutor at the Tangerang District Court, Tuesday, August 26.

"That's right. In accordance with the preparation of the intravenous injection," explained Nur Maulida, an expert witness from BPOM.

After confirming its function as an anesthetic, the Public Prosecutor immediately asked about the potential for side effects if the substance was misused, for example by inhaled (inhalation).

"Well, is there any side effect if, for example, this is used but not as it should be ?," asked the Public Prosecutor.

"Yes, there could be potential to provide side effects. If it is initiated (inhalated) it can cause sedimentation and euphoria," explained Nur Maulida.

Hearing the term sedation and euphoria, the Public Prosecutor then tried to translate it into a more ordinary language, namely hallucinations or halu, which was later confirmed by an expert witness. "Like halu huh? That addition? Oh, like halu ya?," said the Public Prosecutor.

"Yes, that's right (such as hallucinations)," explained Nur Maulida.

The peak of this testimony is when the Public Prosecutor directly compares the hallucinatory effects of Etomade with the "nge-fly" sensation that is usually sought after by methamphetamine or marijuana users. Surprisingly, the expert witness from BPOM confirmed the comparison.

"Well, is the effect the same as, I'm sorry, methamphetamine or marijuana? Is it like flying?", said the Public Prosecutor.

"Yes. That's right (precises such as the use of methamphetamine and marijuana)," concluded Nur Maulida.