Drug therapy in hospitalized patients with very severe symptoms following COVID-19
Rohollah Valizadeh, Nahid Dadashzadeh, Roya Zakeri, Steven Kellner, Mohsen Mohammad Rahimi
Abstract
To treat COVID-19, the first choice should be antiviral drugs and sometimes a small dose of anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce inflammation. In this regard, chloroquine has both features including antiviral activity and anti-inflammatory effect.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)DrugIntensive care medicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakPharmacotherapyInternal medicinePharmacologyVirologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakLong-Term Effects of COVID-19Pharmacological Receptor Mechanisms and EffectsPoisoning and overdose treatments