Repurposing Existing Drugs for the Treatment of COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2: A Review of Pharmacological Effects and Mechanism of Action

    August 2024 in “ Heliyon ”
    Yutong Liang, Xiaoxiao Quan, Ruolan Gu … Guifang Dou
    Studysummary This study concluded that Metformin may be suitable for prophylaxis or mild COVID-19, while a combination of Oseltamivir, Tamoxifen, and Dexamethasone could benefit moderate to severe cases, highlighting the need for more trials on other drug candidates.
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