The outbreak of pandemic COVID-19 causes severe damage to the human world, including infections, deaths, and economic disruptions The world has focused on developing treatment and controlling measures against COVID-19 Currently, there is no specific approved therapy or medication for the disease, therefore this pandemic situation demonstrates the immediate need for wide-ranging antiviral countermeasures to SARS-CoV-2 and future coronaviruses This article provides an overview of the structure, virology, symptoms, life cycle, and routes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 The therapeutic effect of two drugs that are regarded to show therapeutic potential [i e , remdesivir (RDV) and favipiravir (FPV)] against COVID-19 are discussed based on the current published data This review can serve as a reference for future studies
Tackling SARS-CoV-2 Infections using Remdesivir and Favipiravir as Therapeutic Options