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.
Medline (National Library of Medicine) (NIH)
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