Dexamethasone to deal with corona, some advice.Coronavirus news.

The deadly coronavirus (Covid-19) is a global epidemic. The number of victims is increasing day by day. In this situation, scientists from different countries have studied day and night but so far no cure has been found for this virus. Dexamethasone is a beacon of hope there.

Recently, UN scientists said that dexamethasone will help save the lives of critically ill patients. Experts also say that low-dose steroid therapy is a breakthrough in preventing corona.

The doctor of Cambridge University Hospital has given some suggestions about this new medicine for the treatment of corona. Raiik Ridwan and Bashundhara COVID Dedicated Hospital doctor. Maruf Raihan Khan.

1. What should be kept in mind before taking a medicine?

Answer: First, whether it works against the discomfort for which the drug is being taken. Second, whether the drug is safe enough for our body. If the answer to both of these is 'no', then it is not right to take medicine.

2. Does this mean that drugs that have side effects cannot be taken?

Answer: Not really. Almost all medicines have some or the other side effects. However, drugs that have a lot of side effects should not be used as a 'last resort' - on the advice of a doctor.

3. Heard of a new drug 'Dexamethasone'?

Answer: It has been used in various diseases for many more years. No new drugs. It is a type of steroid.

4. Does dexamethasone work in Covid-19?

A: Studies have shown that it is effective only in patients who are hospitalized and need oxygen or are on a ventilator. A study from Oxford University found that those on ventilators had a 35% mortality rate and those on oxygen had a 20% mortality rate. Those who do not need oxygen. There are only fever, cough, and other symptoms - the study did not find any effect in their case.

5. How does dexamethasone work?

Answer: The drug basically works in two ways. First, the body works against inflammation. Covid-19 has a serious stage for this extra inflammation. Second, the drug also works by lowering immunity.

6. Since the drug is said to be working on Covid-19, isn't it better to start taking the drug in advance?

Answer: Not at all. Rather, playing earlier can make the disease worse. Because as I said before, this drug lowers immunity. This drug can cause other diseases in the body. There are many, many side effects. The biggest thing is that it is being used in the treatment of severe/critical corona patients. But that doesn't stop Corona in any way. In other words, if someone thinks that you should not take this medicine, it would be foolish.

7. What are the side effects of the drug?

Answer: You have to make a long list. Here are just a few.

- Decreased immunity and increased chances of infection

- Stomach ulcers, those ulcers can cause hemorrhage and black stools

- Increased blood pressure

- Increased blood sugar

- Having a terrible disease called Cushing's syndrome

- Bone loss

- Increased chances of bleeding

- Skin rash

- Weight gain

- Headache

- Excessive anxiety, restlessness

- Sleep problems etc.

Also, if the drug is stopped suddenly after taking it for a long time, it can cause major damage.

8. So what is the essence?

A: Dexamethasone can be a life-saving drug for coronary heart disease patients. Similarly, taking it without a doctor's advice can lead to serious consequences. For those who have not had coronary or normal coronary heart disease, this drug is not only effective but can be harmful

 

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