COVID-19 original research article
Diclofenac
potassium/nitazoxanide/azithromycin novel
COVID-19 protocol used in adults,
children and pregnant patients: could it be the magic bullet?
Mina T. Kelleni, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Minia
University, Egypt.
Mobile: +201200382422
drthabetpharm@yahoo.com,
mina.kelleni@mu.edu.eg
Highlights
A novel COVID-19 protocol used in adults, children and pregnant patients
The used drugs are readily available, FDA approved and relatively safe and inexpensive
NSAIDs play an integral role in all cases of COVID-19 and prevent its complications
NSAIDs when administered early in COVID-19 might prevent lymphocyte distraction away from the lungs and the release of the proinflammatory cytokines involved in the cytokine storm associated with COVID-19 progressive morbidity and mortality
Nitazoxanide/azithromycin combination is being proved effective in COVID-19 cases
Antitussives are not recommended to be used in mild-moderate COVID-19 cough episodes