Abstract
The importance of corticosteroids in the therapy of COVID-19 has been controversial. However, as the world develops a better understanding regarding the pathophysiology of COVID-19, we are realizing that suppressing the host immune response may reduce lung inflammation preventing further complications. In addition, more high-quality randomized controlled trials, meta-analysis, and review articles are being published discussing the role of corticosteroids. Majority of these studies concluded that corticosteroids are beneficial for hospitalized severely ill COVID-19 patients requiring supplemental oxygen. To date, therapeutic guidelines for COVID-19 patients recommend dexamethasone or other alternative corticosteroids, including methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone, or prednisone, as a treatment choice for severely ill COVID-19 patients. This review will discuss the pharmacology, mechanism of action, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and benefits of corticosteroids in COVID-19 patients, and review current published clinical evidence on corticosteroids. Keywords: Corticosteroids, COVID-19, ARDS
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