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Indomethacin for COVID-19
4 studies from 222 scientists
605 patients in 3 countries
Significantly lower risk for recovery.
2 studies (both from the same team) show significant benefit.
COVID-19 Indomethacin studies. Dec 2024. c19early.org
0 0.5 1 1.5+ All studies 74% Hospitalization 67% Recovery 34% Viral clearance 17% RCTs 30% Late 74% Favorsindomethacin Favorscontrol
Home   Post   Share   @CovidAnalysis   Meta AnalysisMeta   Concerns have been raised over potential harm with the use of NSAIDs for COVID-19 due to the suppression of beneficial immune and inflammatory responses during early infection, and delaying further care. There are currently no early treatment studies for indomethacin. Early treatment results for NSAID ibuprofen suggest higher risk. Indomethacin may be beneficial for cough Alkotaji, which may not respond to other treatments. Recent:
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Dec 23
Covid Analysis Indomethacin for COVID-19: real-time meta analysis of 4 studies
Significantly lower risk is seen for recovery. 2 studies (both from the same team) show significant benefit. Meta analysis using the most serious outcome reported shows 74% [-20‑94%] lower risk, without reaching statistical sig..
Nov 15
Metwaly et al., Journal of Chemical Research, doi:10.1177/17475198241298547 Discovery of potential FDA-approved SARS-CoV-2 Papain-like protease inhibitors: A multi-phase in silico approach
In Silico study showing potential inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 papain-like protease (PLpro) by 7 FDA-approved drugs including indomethacin. Authors screened 3,009 drugs and identified indomethacin, vismodegib, celecoxib, ketoprofen, naphazoli..
Sep 30
Tramontozzi et al., Journal of Virus Eradication, doi:10.1016/j.jve.2024.100387 Indomethacin inhibits human seasonal coronaviruses at late stages of viral replication in lung cells: Impact on virus-induced COX-2 expression
In Vitro study showing that indomethacin inhibits the replication of human seasonal coronaviruses HCoV-229E (alpha-coronavirus) and HCoV-OC43 (beta-coronavirus) in lung-derived MRC-5 cells. Indomethacin acts at late stages of the viral li..
Apr 16
Agamah et al., ScienceOpen, doi:10.58647/DRUGARXIV.PR000010.v1 Network-based multi-omics-disease-drug associations reveal drug repurposing candidates for COVID-19 disease phases
In Silico study identifying potential drugs beneficial for COVID-19 by integrating transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics, and drug data. Authors explore interactions between drugs, molecular features, and disease severity...
Feb 2
Moshawih et al., Heliyon, doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25734 Evaluating NSAIDs in SARS-CoV-2: Immunomodulatory mechanisms and future therapeutic strategies
Review of NSAIDs and their complex immunomodulatory roles in SARS-CoV-2 infection. Authors discuss the mechanisms by which NSAIDs impact viral replication, immune responses, and inflammation. They note NSAIDs can reduce neutrophil recruit..
Jan 3
Stuart et al., BMJ Open, doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-077365 NSAID prescribing and adverse outcomes in common infections: a population-based cohort study
219% higher combined mortality/hospitalization (p<0.0001). Retrospective 142,925 outpatients in the UK showing significantly higher risk of hospitalization or death with prescription of NSAIDs for respiratory tract infections (RTI) or urinary tract infections (UTI). Practice-level analysis also f..
Oct 18
2023
Marjaneh et al., Journal of Infection, doi:10.1016/j.jinf.2023.10.009 Analysis of blood and nasal epithelial transcriptomes to identify mechanisms associated with control of SARS-CoV-2 viral load in the upper respiratory tract
Blood and nasal epithelial transcriptomic analysis suggesting potential benefits of several treatments including: Vitamin E: transcriptomic analysis revealed that the AIPL1 module, which contains genes connected to vitamin E (α-tocopherol..
Aug 15
2023
Wang et al., iScience, doi:10.1016/j.isci.2023.107631 Combating pan-coronavirus infection by indomethacin through simultaneously inhibiting viral replication and inflammatory response
In Vitro analysis of indomethacin for multiple human coronaviruses including SARS-CoV-2. Indomethacin exhibited antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 infection in human cell lines and lung airway organoid models. Treatment with indomethac..
Mar 31
2023
Souza et al., Master's Dissertation Analysis of the effects of indomethacin on SARS-CoV-2 infection and the inflammatory response associated with the purinergic system
Vero E6 and Calu-3 In Vitro study showing that indomethacin protects against SARS-CoV-2-induced cytopathic effects and suppresses ATP-associated inflammatory responses.
Jun 30
2022
Chakraborty et al., Computers in Biology and Medicine, doi:10.1016/j.compbiomed.2022.105788 In-silico screening and in-vitro assay show the antiviral effect of Indomethacin against SARS-CoV-2
In Silico study predicting indomethacin and vitamin A can bind critical host and viral proteins for SARS-CoV-2 interaction, and may be able to compensate for gene expressions changes related to SARS-CoV-2.
Jun 17
2022
Los et al., Nucleic Acids Research, doi:10.1093/nar/gkac513 Body temperature variation controls pre-mRNA processing and transcription of antiviral genes and SARS-CoV-2 replication
In Vitro and hamster study showing that higher temperature reduces SARS-CoV-2 replication. Authors show a 1.5°C increase in temperature (from 36.5 to 38°C) enhanced the expression of antiviral genes. Elevated temperatures were found to re..
Apr 19
2022
Ravichandran et al., Scientific Reports, doi:10.1038/s41598-022-10370-1 An open label randomized clinical trial of Indomethacin for mild and moderate hospitalised Covid-19 patients
30% improved recovery (p=0.002), 98% lower progression (p<0.0001), and 17% improved viral clearance (p=0.19). RCT with 103 indomethacin and 107 paracetamol patients, showing lower progression and improved recovery with indomethacin. Notably, improvements include faster resolution of cough. [Alkotaji] previously hypothesised the benefit of indomet..
Jan 13
2022
Salmasi et al., Immunopathologia Persa, doi:10.34172/ipp.2022.xx Efficacy of oral indomethacin in the treatment of COVID-19 infection; a randomized clinical trial
66% lower ventilation (p=1) and 40% slower recovery (p=0.52). Very small RCT with 22 indomethacin and 23 control patients, showing no significant difference in outcomes. All patients were treated with HCQ.
Dec 8
2021
Fazio et al., Medical Science Monitor, doi:10.12659/MSM.935379 Retrospective Study of Outcomes and Hospitalization Rates of Patients in Italy with a Confirmed Diagnosis of Early COVID-19 and Treated at Home Within 3 Days or After 3 Days of Symptom Onset with Prescribed and Non-Prescribed Treatments Between November 2020 and August 2021
Retrospective 158 COVID-19 patients in Italy treated with hesperidin, quercetin, indomethacin, aspirin, omeprazole, azithromycin, LMWH, and betamethasone (treatment specific for each patient), showing significantly lower hospitalization a..
Jul 31
2021
Ravichandran et al., Journal of the Indian Medical Association, 119:7 Use of indomethacin in COVID-19 patients: experience from two medical centres
96% lower need for oxygen therapy (p<0.0001) and 43% faster recovery (p<0.0001). PSM retrospective 72 indomethacin and 72 paracetamol patients in India, showing lower progression and improved recovery with indomethacin.
Apr 22
2021
Alkotaji et al., Current Pharmacology Reports, doi:10.1007/s40495-021-00257-6 Indomethacin: Can It Counteract Bradykinin Effects in COVID-19 Patients?
Hypothesis that indomethacin will be beneficial for COVID-19 induced dry cough, via inhibition of the cyclooxygenase enzyme and reducing the level of inflammatory mediator bradykinin.
Dec 4
2020
Gordon et al., Science, doi:10.1126/science.abe9403 Comparative host-coronavirus protein interaction networks reveal pan-viral disease mechanisms
67% lower hospitalization (p=0.34) and 57% lower progression (p=0.21). Analysis of interactions between viral and human proteins for SARS-CoV-2, SARS-CoV-1, and MERS-CoV and genetic screening to identify host factors that enhance or inhibit viral infection. Authors predict indomethacin will have antiviral ac..
Nov 23
2020
Wrotek et al., Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health, doi:10.1093/emph/eoaa044 Let fever do its job
Review of fever focusing on COVID-19. Authors note that fever is a key component of the acute phase response to infection. Fever enhances immune cell performance, induces cellular stress on pathogens, and acts synergistically with other s..
Apr 30
1988
Downing et al., Journal of Interferon Research, doi:10.1089/jir.1988.8.143 Hyperthermia in Humans Enhances Interferon-γ Synthesis and Alters the Peripheral Lymphocyte Population
Analysis of induced hyperthermia (high body temperature) showing 10 times greater interferon gamma (IFN-γ) production and increased natural killer cells. This response was observed at a core body temperature of ~39°C, highlighting its pot..
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