Tag: drug safety
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Remdesivir Liver Toxicity – case study
Remdesivir, the only drug cleared to treat Covid-19, sped the recovery time of patients with the disease, but its benefit appeared much more limited in patients who needed mechanical ventilation as part of their treatment. Although the antiviral agent remdesivir has been shown to shorten recovery time in patients with COVID-19, it has also been…
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Solidarity trial – update from WHO
Solidarity is an international clinical trial to help find an effective treatment for COVID-19, launched by the World Health Organization and partners. The Solidarity Trial will compare four treatment options against standard of care, to assess their relative effectiveness against COVID-19. By enrolling patients in multiple countries, the Solidarity Trial aims to rapidly discover whether any of the drugs…