COVID-19 FAQ: How are existing drugs repurposed to treat the illness?
COVID-19 Computer-Aided Drug Designing CADD

COVID-19 FAQ: How are existing drugs repurposed to treat the illness?

Dr Sagar B Dhoble
Dr Sagar B Dhoble

In the absence of specific drugs designed for COVID-19, researchers and clinicians are trying find already licensed products to treat severe cases of the illness. This concept is called drug repurposing.

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