Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has turned into a global pandemic affecting people all over the world. Even though several protective measures are being implemented to diminish the spread of the virus, the need for effective treatment is a must. Until a proper treatment guideline does not come in place, it will be difficult to control the outbreak, reduce the morbidity and mortality of COVID-19. Since the onset of the outbreak, several drugs and agents have been proposed that could help in dealing with this new pandemic. This article will give an overview of the different drugs and agents that are being considered to manage COVID-19. © 2020 Society for Biomaterials.
Pharmacological treatment options which can be considered for covid-19