#dexamethasone in #COVID would be a big blow to the big pharma. This drug is so cheap- it costs just a few rupees, is widely available, can be given orally, and is very familiar to the physicians. Would big pharma recover from the fatal blow delivered by the #recoverytrial?
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This study was only in severely ill
#COVID19 patients. There’s no good evidence that steroids would prevent infection. From what we know about the immunosuppressive effects of steroids, quite the opposite is far more likely.5 replies 9 retweets 48 likes -
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The authors have stated it was only of benefit in those unwell enough to require oxygen therapy and greater benefit seen in ventilated patients. Not a cure-all or panacea, but of some benefit.
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Maybe. I want to see the data.
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