Immunosuppressive Drugs and COVID-19: A Review

• Published in: Frontiers in pharmacology Vol. 11; p. 1333
• Main Authors: Schoot, Tessa S, Kerckhoffs, Angèle P M, Hilbrands, Luuk B, van Marum, Rob J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 28.08.2020
• Subjects: coronavirus; corticosteroids; COVID-19; immunosuppressive drugs; mycophenolic acid; Pharmacology; SARS-CoV-2; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; corticosteroids; mycophenolic acid; mTOR inhibitors; coronavirus; immunosuppressive drugs; calcineurin inhibitors

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). It is currently unknown whether immunosuppressive drugs are advantageous or detrimental in patients with COVID-19. Immunosuppressive drugs could be harmful in the initial phase of COVID-19....