Colchicine effective oral drug for Covid-19
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Canadian doctors have claimed a first in the use of a common oral medication that appears to be effective in treating Covid-19 infections.
In a study that involved 4,159 patients diagnosed with Covid-19 with PCR tests, patients taking colchicine were able to reduce risk of death or hospitalisation by 21% compared to placebo. The need for mechanical ventilation was reduced by 50% and death by 44%.
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