Health Ministry adds steroid dexamethasone in COVID-19 treatment protocol

The updated protocol includes the advice to use dexamethasone as an
alternative choice to methylprednisolone for managing moderate to
severe cases of COVID-19. The change has been made after considering
the latest available evidence and expert consultation, the ministry
said.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/health-ministry-adds-steroid-dexamethasone-in-covid-19-treatment-protocol/articleshow/76660072.cms

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