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Treatment and management of COVID-19. The treatment and management of COVID-19 combines both supportive care, which includes treatment to relieve symptoms, fluid therapy, oxygen support as needed, [ 1][ 2][ 3] and a growing list of approved medications. Highly effective vaccines have reduced mortality related to SARS-CoV-2; however, for those ...
COVID-19. Pfizer. 3C-like protease inhibitor (Nirmatrelvir) / inhibition of metabolism of nirmatrelvir (ritonavir) Nevirapine. HIV. non- nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor. Nitazoxanide. Broad-spectrum antiviral.
No participants had received a COVID‑19 vaccine or been previously infected with COVID‑19. [12] The main outcome measured in the trial was the proportion of people who were hospitalized due to COVID‑19 or died due to any cause during 28 days of follow-up. [12] EPIC-HR started in July 2021, and completed in December 2021. [46]
Ensitrelvir is being studied for its potential use as post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after SARS-CoV-2 exposure. [19] [20] The SCORPIO-PEP trial is a global Phase 3 trial that will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the drug in preventing symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in household contacts of people who tested positive for COVID-19.
Taking very hot baths can cause burns, but the body will stay at 36.5–37 degrees Celsius inside, and the COVID-19 virus will not be killed. [ 44][ 16] Hot saunas and hand or hair dryers do not prevent or treat COVID-19. [ 45][ 16] Steam inhalation was suggested on Facebook as a cure for coronavirus infection.
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries.
This list of over 500 monoclonal antibodies includes approved and investigational drugs as well as drugs that have been withdrawn from market; consequently, the column Use does not necessarily indicate clinical usage. See the list of FDA-approved therapeutic monoclonal antibodies in the monoclonal antibody therapy page.
Antiretroviral drugs for HIV. Antiviral drugs are a class of medication used for treating viral infections. [ 1] Most antivirals target specific viruses, while a broad-spectrum antiviral is effective against a wide range of viruses. [ 2] Antiviral drugs are a class of antimicrobials, a larger group which also includes antibiotic (also termed ...