Health
Ulcer drug found to be potent weapon against virus – Hong Kong Standard
Jane Cheung
An ulcer drug that is cheaper than the antiviral remdesivir can be used to treat Covid-19, the University of Hong Kong says.
The drug RBC – ranitidi…
Jane Cheung
An ulcer drug that is cheaper than the antiviral remdesivir can be used to treat Covid-19, the University of Hong Kong says.
The drug RBC – ranitidine bismuth citrate – has been tested on hamsters and researchers found it can be as effective as the antiviral drug remdesivir, if not more, in suppressing the viral load.
Clinical trials could start in Hong Kong if it sees a fourth wave of infections but details on the dosage and whether it would be used on patients with serious or mi…
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