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In early 2022, the newest highly contagious variant of Covid-19, omicron, dominated the majority of Covid-19 positive patients. These patients generally experience mild symptoms and are treated at home.
However, some experience severe symptoms depending on age and risk factors so they must undergo treatment at the hospital. The patients may be prescribed antiviral drugs.
As for those who are undergoing treatment at home and are self-isolating, health experts, as quoted in Eat This Not That at the end of February 2022, advise people who are positive for Covid-19 to take the best drugs and supplements.
The following are suggestions of the best medicines from health experts to consume when infected with Covid-19.
- Paxlovid
This antiviral drug produced by Pfizer is for oral treatment for five days which is taken as soon as symptoms appear. This drug received an emergency use authorization (EUA) from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in late 2021.
Clinical trials found that paxlovid led to an 89 percent reduction in hospitalizations and deaths from Covid-19. But not all countries have supplies of this drug. Thing
- Molnupiravir
Molnupiravir is an orally active antiviral drug in trials developed to treat influenza. Molnupiravir is a drug candidate from the synthetic nucleoside derivative N4-hydroxycitidine and exerts its antiviral action by recognizing copying errors during viral RNA replication.
In the United States, molnupiravir has been legalized for emergency use since December 2021. The massive spread of Omicron is also the reason why this is done. Molnupiravir has been approved for use in more than 10 countries, including the UK and Japan.
- Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen or brand name Tylenol is the best choice for fever, aches, headaches, and body aches. NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) can irritate the stomach and may worsen COVID-19-related nausea or vomiting. So is aspirin, which is often combined with caffeine, and it's not needed at this time.
- Antihistamines
Over-the-counter antihistamines such as Claritin or Allegra can help reduce sneezing and runny nose, symptoms that are more commonly seen in newer variants of the virus. Research published this week found that antihistamines may also improve symptoms for people with long-term COVID-19.
- Vitamins C and D
Although vitamins C and D will not cure a Covid-19 infection, many studies have found vitamins C and D appear to support the immune system. Vitamin C, in particular, has been linked to faster recovery from respiratory infections. Experts recommend up to 2,000 IU of vitamin D and 1,000 mg of vitamin C daily.
- Glutathione
Glutathione is an antioxidant that can boost immunity. Several studies have shown that people who have low levels of body glutathione have a worse time with Covid-19. If a patient takes glutathione, it has the potential to help him recover faster from a viral attack.
Most of these drugs are dangerous.
The correct drugs for Covid are Ivermectin, HCQ, vitamin C, D, and Zinc.
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