Posted by Michael Wonder on 22 Jul 2020
Japan approves dexamethasone as second drug for coronavirus treatment
22 July 2020 - The health ministry has approved the use of the steroid drug dexamethasone for the treatment of novel coronavirus patients, following the approval of remdesivir in May, it came to light on Tuesday.
Dexamethasone has drawn international attention since it was reported in Britain last month that the drug reduced deaths among patients with severe cases of COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the virus.
The inexpensive and easy-to-obtain drug is used to treat a wide range of conditions including lung disease. It is also covered by medical insurance.
