Many reports are circulating about possible drugs, causing confusion among the public. Several types of drugs are being studied to treat Covid-19. Most of the drugs are antiviral drugs that have previously been used for other conditions. Among the antiviral medications are favipiravir, or Avigan, which was used to treat influenza in Japan; remdesivir, which was tested on Ebola; ritonavir-lopinavir, an antiviral drug given to HIV patients; and ribavirin which is used for hepatitis C and other viral hemorrhagic fevers. The Phnom Penh Post.
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Which drugs are effective for Covid-19?
Many reports are circulating about possible drugs, causing confusion among the public. Several types of drugs are being studied to treat Covid-19. Most of the drugs are antiviral drugs that have previously been used for other conditions. Among the antiviral medications are favipiravir, or Avigan, which was used to treat influenza in Japan; remdesivir, which was tested on Ebola; ritonavir-lopinavir, an antiviral drug given to HIV patients; and ribavirin which is used for hepatitis C and other viral hemorrhagic fevers. The Phnom Penh Post.
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