There is no specific medication invented for COVID-19. A few medicines are being used as substitute and those work out well depending upon immune power of patients and situational recovery stage. The continental climate and weather are also a great factor.
Hydroxychloroquine : - The medicine is generally used for Malaria and Arthritis; it cannot be used for COVID-19 treatment unless it is recommended by doctor.
In view of COVID-19 It is working at large in some European countries and USA. That doesn't mean it would work well in all Asian or South Asian Countries.
Severe side effects: - High dose create blurred vision that may cause permanent eye problem.
It may bring a change in heart beat rhythm, fatal effect.
Ringing in ear or hearing loss.
Loss of appetite, Stomach Cramp, Diarrhea.
Headache, dizziness, vomiting.
Effects mental health, intention of suicide.
Avigan:- It is an influenza antiviral drug and about to enter third phase trial for COVID-19 patients. The significant factor is the drug prevent virus in making replica when it infects the body and may be effective in treating COVID-19. The drug is also known as ‘Favipiravir’ and developed by Japanese company Fujifilm Toyama Chemical Company, has emerged as a potential drug to treat patients infected with the fatal Corona virus.
In view of COVID-19 It is working at large in Asian continent like China, Japan and Korean countries and most significant point is Chinese government researchers said they found this antiviral drug effective in treating Corona virus patients, and added that they would promote the use of the drug.
South Korea is raising objection because they found a number of side effects in using of the drug.
