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Different Therapeutic Modalities for management of COVID-19

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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Abstract

There is a global health concern caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and need for effective treatments to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with the disease.Aim: The review aims to highlight and compare between different therapeutic modalities for the management of COVID-19. Methods: We conducted a search strategy using medical subject headings (MeSH) and included literature reviews, systematic reviews, and relevant updated publications from 2019 up to October 2023. Results and discussion: The transmission of the virus occurs through direct contact with an infected individual or respiratory droplets expelled through coughing or sneezing. Precautionary measures like isolation, handwashing, mask-wearing, and lockdowns have been implemented, but the need for effective treatment remains paramount. Antiviral, antimicrobial, and immunomodulatory agents have been proposed as potential remedies against COVID-19. The management of symptoms may involve the use of antipyretics or anti-inflammatory medications for fever and mild pain, and oxygen therapy for respiratory distress. In severe cases, mechanical ventilation may be necessary. Conclusion: Hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir have displayed promising outcomes in clinical settings. Tocilizumab, an immunomodulatory agent, has shown reduced mortality rates compared to controls. The combination of bamlanivimab & etesevimab has shown a significant reduction in viral load. Fingolimod, a small molecule modulator, is being studied for its potential to regulate the immune response in severely infected COVID-19 patients. small clinical trial found that the combination of vitamin C and pentoxifylline resulted in lower levels of inflammatory markers. COVID-19 vaccination has shown promising protection against infection, reduced hospitalization rates, and lower mortality rates.

DOI

10.21608/aps.2024.252694.1150

Keywords

COVID-19, Therapeutic modalities, Antiviral agents, COVID-19 vaccination, supplements

Authors

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Sara

Last Name

Mohamed Elmenshawy

MiddleName

Samir

Affiliation

Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Al-Galaa Military Medical Complex, Cairo, Egypt

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sarasamir967@gmail.com

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cairo

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Ahmed Abdelsalam

MiddleName

Farouk

Affiliation

Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Nutrition, Al-Galaa Military Medical Complex, Cairo, Egypt

Email

farouq.mfa@gmail.com

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cairo

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First Name

Tarek

Last Name

El Nagdy

MiddleName

Refaat

Affiliation

Department of Public Health, Military Medical Academy, Cairo, Egypt

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tnagdy@yahoo.com

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cairo

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First Name

Mohamed

Last Name

Elgohary

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Abdel Salam

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Department of Tropical Medicine, Military Medical Academy, Cairo, Egypt

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masg690@gmail.com

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cairo

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First Name

Nagwa

Last Name

Sabri

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-

Affiliation

Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt

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nagwa.sabri@pharma.asu.edu.eg

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0000-0002-2611-4853

First Name

Amal

Last Name

Elkhouly

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-

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Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt

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amal.elkhouly@pharma.asu.edu.eg

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8

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1

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46206

Issue Date

2024-06-01

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2024-01-11

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2024-06-01

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76

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108

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2356-8380

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2356-8399

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345,317

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Review Article

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658

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Publication Title

Archives of Pharmaceutical Sciences Ain Shams University

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https://aps.journals.ekb.eg/

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Different Therapeutic Modalities for management of COVID-19

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24 Dec 2024