Effectiveness of Glucocorticoid Therapy in COVID-19 Patients (Brief Review)

Ratiani Levan, Gabunia Luiza, Khetsuriani Shorena, Gamkrelidze Natia, Sulashvili Nodar

Abstract


Glucocorticoid therapy is widely used among patients with different severe pulmonary inflammatory diseases. The novel study results recommend the use of corticosteroids for treatment of severe form of COVID-19 infection. Study results also indicate the importance of monitoring of these patients due to the possible adverse reactions of glucocorticoid therapy.


Keywords


COVID-19 Infection, glucocorticoids, corticosteroids, adverse reactions, dexamethasone

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