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COVID Treatment: Govt Approves Use of Dexamethasone Steroid

COVID Treatment: Govt Approves Use of Dexamethasone Steroid

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The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released a revised clinical management protocol for treating Covid-19 patients on Saturday, 27 June.

Now moderate and severe patients with coronavirus can be given Dexamethasone steroid as an alternative to Methylprednisolone. These are patients who need oxygen support and experience excessive inflammation.

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