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Is colchicine a miracle cure for COVID-19?

Tests have been conducted in Canada and many other countries administering colchicine to people with severe COVID-19. Colchicine is an anti-inflammatory drug normally used for gout and familial Mediterranean fever. In COVID-19, it would also work against the inflammation that can occur in the lungs and other organs.

Unfortunately, the drug has not proven its usefulness and is even rarely used against COVID-19. Outside the hospital, the use of Colchicine against COVID-19 is strongly discouraged due to the serious side effects such as gastrointestinal complaints, anemia and blood disorders.

Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(21)00222-8/fulltext

Author: Prof. Dr. Dirk Devroey - Latest update: 2022-02-22 - Copyright: Clinifacts 2024

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