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The mean number of days alive and free from mechanical ventilation over 28 days was greater in the dexamethasone arm than in the standard care alone arm.

However, there were no differences between the arms in day mortality, ICU-free days over 28 days, or duration of mechanical ventilation at 28 days. Systemic corticosteroids other than dexamethasone, including hydrocortisone 7,8 and methylprednisolone, 9,10 have been studied for the treatment of COVID in several randomized trials.

Consequently, the sample size of many these trials was insufficient to assess efficacy i. Therefore, evidence to support the use of hydrocortisone or methylprednisolone for the treatment of COVID is not as strong as evidence supporting the use of dexamethasone. Based on the available evidence, the Panel has concluded the following:. Inhaled corticosteroids have been identified as potential COVID therapeutic agents because of their targeted anti-inflammatory effects on the lungs.

In addition, certain inhaled corticosteroids have been shown to impair viral replication of SARS-CoV-2 13 and downregulate expression of the receptors used for cell entry.

There is insufficient evidence for the Panel to recommend either for or against the use of inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of COVID Inhaled budesonide was studied in 2 open-label randomized controlled trials in outpatients with mild symptoms of COVID Inhaled ciclesonide was studied in 2 double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trials in outpatients with mild COVID In this study, the use of inhaled ciclesonide did not reduce the time to self-reported recovery, but the therapy did reduce the number of subsequent COVID-related emergency department visits or hospitalizations.

The robustness of this conclusion is uncertain given the small number of events, which is likely due to the relatively small number of participants with comorbidities. The above-described studies of inhaled corticosteroid therapy for outpatients with mild COVID have identified inconsistent effects of the therapy on subsequent hospitalization, and similar placebo-controlled trials have not demonstrated that this therapy results in improvements in symptom resolution.

The placebo-controlled studies did not enroll enough patients at high risk of disease progression, and therefore, further studies in this population are needed. For additional information on these trials, see Table 4b. A short course of betamethasone or dexamethasone, which are both known to cross the placenta, is routinely used to decrease neonatal complications of prematurity in women with threatened preterm delivery.

A short course of dexamethasone for the treatment of COVID during pregnancy offers the potential benefit of decreased maternal mortality and a low risk of fetal adverse effects. The Panel recommends using dexamethasone for children with COVID who require high-flow oxygen, noninvasive ventilation, mechanical ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation BIII.

Corticosteroids are not routinely recommended for pediatric patients who require only low levels of oxygen support i. The use of dexamethasone for the treatment of severe COVID in children who are profoundly immunocompromised has not been evaluated and may be harmful; therefore, such use should be considered only if the benefit is perceived to outweigh the risks. The dexamethasone dosing regimen for pediatric patients is dexamethasone 0. There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against the use of inhaled corticosteroids for pediatric patients with COVID Corticosteroids are second to IV immunoglobulin as the most used therapy for the treatment of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children MIS-C.

Several clinical trials evaluating corticosteroids for the treatment of COVID are underway or in development. Please see ClinicalTrials. Home Therapies Immunomodulators Corticosteroids. Summary Recommendations. Hospitalized Patients The RECOVERY trial was a multicenter, open-label trial in the United Kingdom that randomly assigned 6, hospitalized patients to receive up to 10 days of dexamethasone plus standard care or standard care alone.

Systemic Corticosteroids Other Than Dexamethasone Systemic corticosteroids other than dexamethasone, including hydrocortisone 7,8 and methylprednisolone, 9,10 have been studied for the treatment of COVID in several randomized trials. Based on the available evidence, the Panel has concluded the following: If dexamethasone is not available, alternative glucocorticoids e. For these drugs, the total daily dose equivalencies to dexamethasone 6 mg oral or IV 11 are: Prednisone 40 mg Methylprednisolone 32 mg Hydrocortisone mg Half-life, duration of action, and frequency of administration vary among corticosteroids.

Long-acting corticosteroid: Dexamethasone; half-life 36 to 72 hours, administer once daily. Intermediate-acting corticosteroids: Prednisone and methylprednisolone; half-life 12 to 36 hours, administer once daily or in 2 divided doses daily. Short-acting corticosteroid: Hydrocortisone; half-life 8 to 12 hours, administer in 2 to 4 divided doses daily. Hydrocortisone is commonly used to manage septic shock in patients with COVID; see Hemodynamics for more information.

Unlike other corticosteroids previously studied in patients with ARDS, dexamethasone lacks mineralocorticoid activity and thus has minimal effect on sodium balance and fluid volume. Recommendation There is insufficient evidence for the Panel to recommend either for or against the use of inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of COVID Rationale Inhaled budesonide was studied in 2 open-label randomized controlled trials in outpatients with mild symptoms of COVID Patients who are receiving inhaled corticosteroids may develop oral candidiasis.

This book will strive to highlight the importance of Corticosteroids, to focus on minimizing side effects, to monitor and sensitize the population on the potential adverse effects of misuse, to provide additional knowledge about the design and development of new drug delivery systems loaded with Corticosteroids potentially useful in the treatment of chronic inflammatory based diseases and to reduce inflammation and affect the immune system.

The major objective of this book will be to present the information in a lucid, condensed and cohesive form, and to specially cater the needs of readers in medicine and pharmacy. Professor of Medicinal Chemistry Department. Member of many associations and international groups. Editor and Associate Editor of international journals. His interests are synthesis and biological activity of 4-oxopyrimidine and quinazolinone -4 derivatives, study of Yemeni medicinal plants and development and validation of Spectrophotometric and HPLC methods for different drugs.

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