Effective treatments for COVID-19 that have been supported by scientific evidence

Effective treatments for COVID-19 that have been supported by scientific evidence include:

Antiviral Medications:

Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir): An oral antiviral treatment that effectively reduces the risk of severe illness in high-risk patients.

Remdesivir: An antiviral drug administered intravenously that is used for hospitalized patients and has been shown to reduce recovery time.

Monoclonal Antibodies:

Bamlanivimab and Etesevimab: These monoclonal antibodies can help reduce viral load and the severity of illness in certain patients.

Casirivimab and Imdevimab: Another combination of monoclonal antibodies used for treatment in non-hospitalized patients at high risk.

Corticosteroids:

Dexamethasone: This steroid has been shown to reduce mortality in hospitalized patients requiring oxygen or mechanical ventilation.

Supportive Care:

Oxygen therapy, fluids, and other supportive measures are critical for managing patients with severe symptoms.

Vaccination:

While not a treatment for active infection, vaccines have been shown to significantly reduce the severity of illness, hospitalization, and death.

Other Treatments:

Baricitinib: An oral medication that can be used in combination with remdesivir for hospitalized patients.

Tocilizumab: An anti-inflammatory drug that may be used for patients with severe COVID-19 to reduce inflammation.

These treatments are only recommended for severe illness.

CDC recommendations

Clinical Trials for COVID

Medline (National Library of Medicine) (NIH)