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Review Article

Therapeutic Agents Against COVID-19 with Clinical Evidence

Author(s): Cheng Tian and Ming Xiang*

Volume 27, Issue 13, 2021

Published on: 14 January, 2021

Page: [1608 - 1617] Pages: 10

DOI: 10.2174/1381612827666210114150951

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Abstract

Over 57 million people have been confirmed to have coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide. Although several drugs have shown potential therapeutic effects, there is no specific drug against COVID-19. In this review, we summarized potential therapeutic agents against COVID-19 with clinical evidence, including antiviral agents, anti-cytokine storm syndrome agents, and vaccines, as well as other drugs. In addition, we briefly discussed their effects on COVID-19, which will contribute to developing treatment plans.

Keywords: COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, therapeutic agents, antiviral agents, anti-inflammatory agents, vaccines, clinical evidence.

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