Covid 19 Defying Norms & Dexamethasone

Dexamethasone 

This minuscule infectious agent survives in the microscopic maze of obscurities and so far has defied all norms and analysis about its spread, growth and prevalence. Covid 19 has proven to be the most mysterious pandemic the World has ever faced. With a contingent or a methodical race for cure in form of a vaccine which seems most likely panacea for our survival, and number of existing solutions hidden in the bottomless labyrinth of pharmacopoeia there augurs no forward movement in the immediate circumstances at least not much. 

Dexamethasone has been now illuminated as a wonder drug after rejection of HCQ by many research based institutions. Dexamethasone is a steroid or a corticosteroid produced naturally by our adrenal glands. Though not exactly a cure its role seems to have been enhanced as strong palliative and life saver in the line of treatments in contingency which makes oxygen supplement or ventilation support an imperative.     

This conclusion about new addition to line of treatment has arisen due to trials carried out in England. In fact this is the drug is part of biggest trail testing of existing palliatives or possible cures. As reported in the BBC News the drug dexamethasone has emerged as a major breakthrough with possibility of saving lives by one third of those on ventilators and by one fifth of those needing oxygenation. The medicine seems to work at low doses during the advance stage of infection. This is an inexpensive durg available widely.  

If the drug proves its mettle in the long run it could be one step forward towards saving large number of lives and bringing the fatality ratio down in favor of beleaguered humanity. But this news should not have people rushing to the pharmacists since all medication should be taken or administered under the aegis of expert medical practitioners and in care of well equipped hospitals. Self medication is disastrous, for any suspected symptoms please contact you doctor or nearest medical institution in charge of infectious disease or a hospital. 

If the effectiveness of this palliative or life saver is further proven it will be a miracle, but only experts can deduce the efficacy of the drug under various underlying conditions.  

Covid - 19 Defying Norms

Coming back to the point Covid 19 is defying all established norms set by previous pandemics and is supposed to have mutated in a manner that has enhanced its infectious abilities and has become more stable.   

The pandemic is defying all norms of containment globally though lockdowns seems to have diluted the spread of Covid 19 by enhancing distances between carriers and susceptible, it has been only limited to controlling the spread. The seasonal impact has not been as expected at all the hot summers seems to have played no role in containment so far. This seasonality will also be under scrutiny during the monsoon in India. 

Take Precautions Advised Without Hesitation

Hence social distancing norms, wearing masks and gloves and putting up face shields whenever necessary and washing hands vigorously with soap and safe sanitizer is what every person should follow strictly. Governments all over are advising their citizens best practices to safeguard their health from ill effect of this deadly disease. Please follow!

Lockdowns have a limit because of social and economic compulsions, respect guidelines set by the Government and keep yourself safe while moving or at a place of work. Avoid places that have been designated as risky and stay at home maximum. 

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Self Medication is Dangerous 

Please consult medical experts for any symptoms or preventive medications if any.     

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