Novel Coronavirus - Novel Treatments: A Review
Evaluating the various treatment modalities followed in different countries where they successfully treated the patients in the pandemic of coronavirus disease found the most promising drug is remdesivir though it is not yet approved by FDA.
Abstract
  The pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID 19) caused by novel coronavirus (nCoV) emerged in Wuhan-China in late 2019 and it causes severe respiratory infection in humans. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) presents an unprecedented challenge to identify effective drugs for prevention and treatment. Countries across the globe have adopted various prevention and control measures to minimize negative health impacts. At present, there is no approved treatment for COVID 19. Several drugs and vaccines are being tested for their potential activity and their side effects. The drug which is currently showing the most promising results is remdesivir though it is not yet approved by FDA. Regarding the use of hydroxychloroquine, there are many controversies. Another emerging treatment is the use of neutralizing antibodies. This review article was designed to evaluate the various treatment modalities followed in different countries where they successfully treated the patients. Key words: Pandemic, COVID-19, Treatment, Review