Dexamethasone is a steroid. It is a medicine that reduces inflammation in various parts of the body. It is also used in treatment of some kind of autoimmune diseases, skin conditions, asthama and other lung diseases.
It has been said by the UK experts that the low – dose of this steroid treatment is a major breakthrough in the fight against corona virus.
Dexamethasone is cheap and widely available drug that is proving to be very effective in saving the life of severely ill corona virus patients. Hence, if could prove to be a blessing for the poor countries.
It was observed that out of 20, 19 patients of corona virus recovered without being admitted to the hospital and just by taking dexamethasone.
When it was given to patients on ventilator, it cut the risk of death from 25% to 20%.
In India, doctors said that the reported success of dexamethasone, if affordable for everyone as it retails for less than ₹10 for 10mL and is manufactured by several Indian manufacturers. It has increased the recovery rate of the patients on ventilator.
Working of Dexamethasone
Inflammation can cause the immune system to be overactive which might damage the body tissues.
Dexamethasone dampens down the body’s immune system. In simple words, it blocks the response of the immune system to inflammation which prevents the damage to body’s tissues.
It is only suitable for people who are already admitted in the hospital and receiving treatment or are on ventilator. It is recommended for the people who are severely ill.
It should not be consumed by people with mild or no symptoms as it suppresses the immune system and it won’t be helpful.
Hence, dexamethasone is turning out to be a life saving drug for many.
Eduindex News 
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