Acetaminophen for COVID-19
2nd treatment shown to increase risk in
November 2020, now with p = 0.00000021 from 28 studies, but still recommended in 103 countries.
Review of early COVID-19 treatment in Italy discussing the lack of effective treatment and the use of paracetamol as recommended by authorities, and alternative evidence-based approaches adopted by physicians.
Paracetamol is also known as acetaminophen, Tylenol, Panadol, Calpol, Tempra, Calprofen, Doliprane, Efferalgan, Grippostad C, Dolo, Acamol, Fevadol, Crocin, and Perfalgan.
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Hashemian et al., Management of critically Ill COVID-19 patients: Exploring the potential of morphine and assessing disadvantages of acetaminophen, Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine, doi:10.22088/cjim.16.2.381.
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Fazio et al., The Problem of Home Therapy during COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy: Government Guidelines versus Freedom of Cure?, Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology Research, 6:2022, www.fortunejournals.com/articles/the-problem-of-home-therapy-during-covid19-pandemic-in-italy-government-guidelines-versus-freedom-of-cure.html.
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Pandolfi et al., Home pharmacological therapy in early COVID-19 to prevent hospitalization and reduce mortality: Time for a suitable proposal, Basic & Clinical Pharmacology & Toxicology, doi:10.1111/bcpt.13690.
Fazio et al., 2 Aug 2022, peer-reviewed, 6 authors.