Frontiers in Clinical Drug Research-Anti Infectives

Author(s): Sayan Bhattacharyya * .

DOI: 10.2174/9789815179811124090004

Antivirals to Treat COVID-19

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

Abstract

Introduction: COVID -19, caused by the novel coronavirus or SARS-CoV2, has claimed thousands of lives across the world as well as in India as of now. There are many antivirals available to treat COVID-19 at present. Some of them are safe and effective, while many others have been banned by the World Health Organization. Hence, it is very important for clinicians and nurses to know accurately and precisely about the safe and effective antivirals to treat COVID-19. Materials and methods: The purpose of this chapter is to address the issues with available antivirals, their modes of action, adverse effects, and drug interactions. Literature search has been carried out meticulously. Conclusion: Many options are available for treating COVID-19, but treatment needs to be tailored according to the situation.

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