Remdesivir

New COVID-19 treatment rules: India cuts down use of Remdesivir, Tocilizumab, multivitamins, steroids

According to the new guidelines, Remdesivir may be considered only in patients who have completed 10 days since the start of the symptoms and require supplemental oxygen.

Hydroxychloroquine creates renewed interest as a potential treatment for Omicron

The first study claiming HCQ is effective against COVID was criticised by science fraud expert Elisabeth Bik, who questioned the ethics, timelines for the trials, a lack of randomisation for patients and missing data

India may have reached COVID endemicity, says WHO's Soumya Swaminathan

On the prevalence of COVID-19 among children, Swaminathan said parents need not panic

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt to scrutinise Sonu Sood, Cong MLA Zeeshan Siddique's role in procuring anti-COVID drugs

The Bombay High Court also noted that "these people (celebrities) projected themselves as some kind of messiahs without verifying if the drugs were spurious or if the supply was legal."

Centre issues COVID management guidelines for children: No remdesivir, no self-medication of steroids

The guidelines also recommended a six-minute walk test for children above 12 years under the supervision of parents/guardians

COVID-19 pandemic: Guidelines key to ensuring uniform treatment protocol, but can be improved upon

It is also important for the medical community to remain updated on the current guidelines and accommodate the new changes that occur from time to time

DGHS issues COVID-19 treatment guidelines: Here is what document recommends on Remdesivir, Tocilizumab

Among the drugs and treatment methods that have been removed from the recommendations are Ivermectin, Azithromycin and plasma therapy

COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic

Kerala extended shutdown in the state till 9 June but withdrew 'triple lockdown' in Malapppuram whereas Andhra Pradesh decided to extend and intensify restrictions in Tirupati and its entire Chittoor district till 15 June

Centre discontinues Remdesivir allocation to states, says supply much more than demand

Mandaviya said the production of Remdesivir has been increased ten times from just around 33,000 vials per day on 11 April to around 3,50,000 vials per day as of today

COVID-19 news: Plea in SC seeks direction to invoke NSA against hoarders, black marketeers of drugs, equipment

The plea claimed that due to outdated laws, the government has failed to control hoarding of beds in hospitals, spurious medicine generation and profiteering