Rating of the best remedies against coronavirus for 2022

A cure for the coronavirus is under development. To date, there are no official drugs that are used by doctors. The new COVID-19, a coronavirus from China, leads to a severe, dangerous illness that damages lung tissue.

Following the first outbreak in Wuhan, the infection instantly spread across the planet. To date, the number of patients with coronavirus, according to official sources, is more than 150,000 people. The WHO administration has already agreed that the promotion of the coronavirus can be considered an epidemic, and Europe has been recognized as the source of the virus.

It is for this reason that people everywhere are worried about the question: “How to cure coronavirus?”. Let's talk about this within the framework of this article.

The situation in the world

Due to the promotion of COVID-19, 12 Italian cities located in the provinces of Veneto and Lombardy were isolated at the end of last month. The local population is not allowed to enter or leave the quarantine zone without special permission.

The Chinese took measures in the form of quarantine a month ago. To date, 10 settlements have been isolated there, including Wuhan, which has a population of 11 million.

Interesting information! The first coronavirus infection was detected in Wuhan (China).

In isolated Italian and Chinese communities, there is no delay in delivering groceries to stores, but the local population is chaotically buying up everything that is in pharmacies and supermarkets. First of all, protective masks, antiseptics and essential products disappear from the windows: t/b, bread, milk, water.

Making a reserve of products in reserve is beneficial for 2 reasons:

1. To meet her lack.
2. To wait out the pandemic at home and not expose yourself to unnecessary risk of queues.

In the Russian Federation, at the time of writing, 2 cases of infection were detected - both infected recovered safely and were released from medical institutions, so the Russians currently have no reason to worry. One way or another, it is advisable to prepare in advance for a negative course of events.

Some statistics

As of March 18, 2020, the world statistics are as follows:

Ill	WITH FATAL OUTCOME	RECOVERED
214 699	8 778	83 568

In Russia, the situation is as follows:

REGION	Ill	DEAD	RECOVERED
MOSCOW	86	0	1
MO	12	0	0
St. Petersburg	9	0	2
KALININGRAD	5	0	0
SAMARA REGION	5	0	0
LIPETSK	3	0	0
TYUMEN REGION	2	0	1
NIZHNY NOVGOROD	2	0	1
PERM REGION	2	0	0
KEMEROVO	2	0	0

In European countries, the situation looks much worse:

COUNTRY	Ill	DEAD	RECOVERED
	35 713	2 978	4 025
	13 910	624	1 081
	11 973	28	105
	7 730	175	12
	3 028	33	4
	2 626	104	65
	2 051	58	2
	1 486	14	31
	1 479	4	0
	1 471	3	9

The world picture looks like this:

COUNTRY	Ill	DEAD	RECOVERED
	80 906	3 237	69 777
	35 713	2 978	4 025
	17 361	1 135	5 710
	13 910	624	1 081
	11 973	28	105
	8 413	84	1 540
	7 862	121	9
	7 730	175	12
	3 028	33	4
	2 626	104	65

Symptoms of coronavirus

The incubation time of the coronavirus can be longer than 14 days. Longer incubation periods may be typical for virus infection from animals. The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to those of pneumonia or complex critical respiratory syndrome:

• fainting, as a result of an increasing violation of lung tissue;
• dry cough;
• feverish condition, which is accompanied by an increase in temperature to 38 degrees or more, as well as chills;
• breathing complications;
• pain in the chest area;
• headache;
• muscle pain;
• general ill health.

List of products recommended for purchase

The editors of the site "top.htgetrid.com/en/" have prepared for readers a list of products and goods recommended for purchase.

Products

When choosing food, you should be guided by two factors:

1. Long storage period.
2. Need.

It makes no sense to buy stew and buckwheat if no one in the family eats it, but snacks and sweets can be removed from the diet for a couple of weeks, until the panic in the city settles and the queues in the stores disappear. We have compiled a list of food products recommended for purchase in advance. Even if worries about the pandemic are superfluous, these products will in any case find use in the kitchen, so the money will not be thrown to the wind:

• drinking water - if you buy bottled water, it is better to stock up on a double batch;
• cereals, dry beans, pasta and lentils;
• if there are children in the family, then be sure to stock up on baby food;
• canned fish and meat;
• ultra-pasteurized milk with an extended shelf life;
• honey, which, when compared with condensed milk, is stored open for a long time;
• eggs;
• tea, coffee, sugar;
• frozen meat and fish products;
• nuts and dried fruits;
• frozen vegetables.

The average purchase price is from 2,500 rubles.

household products

The main advice from the WHO - the World Health Organization - is as follows:

Wash your hands regularly with soap or clean them with products that contain alcohol.

A medical mask, according to the World Health Organization, does not save from a pandemic, but Rospotrebnadzor advises using it in order to protect the respiratory tract (it must be put on and taken off in accordance with the instructions, worn for a short time and immediately thrown away after use). In addition, it is necessary for people with pronounced symptoms of infection, so as not to infect other people.

Drawing a conclusion from the foregoing, from household products you should buy:

• soap;
• medical masks;
• antiseptic, which contains alcohol - disinfecting gels and sprays for hands;
• wet wipes that contain alcohol - you can also carry them with you;
• disposable handkerchiefs that you need to sneeze and cough into, and then immediately throw them away.

The average purchase price is from 900 rubles.

It will not be superfluous to also purchase a set of household products that you systematically use, for example:

• t/b;
• baby diapers if there are small children in the family;
• shampoo and toothpaste;
• cleaning products and dishwashing gel;
• women's personal hygiene products;
• washing powder.

The average purchase price is from 600 rubles.

Despite the fact that there is no shortage of fuel in isolated regions, it is advisable to fill the car with a full tank of gasoline. If there are pets at home, then think about them by purchasing a large pack of food and litter for the tray in advance.

BBC correspondents found evidence that in one of the Chinese isolated settlements, the government forbade people to walk their pets. Such a course of events, of course, is doubtful, but dog owners can be advised to buy a pack of disposable diapers in reserve. What else you may need, see the video:

What should be in the first aid kit

In order not to constantly run to the pharmacy, where there may be a lot of infected people (and this is not only about COVID-19), it is necessary to update the “necessary set” of the first-aid kit in advance, which should contain:

• dressing materials - plasters, cotton wool and bandages;
• medical devices - tonometer and thermometer;
• painkillers and antipyretics - nimesulide, paracetamol, ibuprofen;
• antispasmodics;
• drugs that are effective for intoxication and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract - for example, activated charcoal;
• drugs that relieve the symptoms of colds - drops for nasal congestion, medicines for sore throats;
• antiallergenic drugs.

The average purchase price is from 1,200 rubles.

In addition, it is necessary to update the personal first-aid kit - to purchase drugs that a person needs to use daily, as well as drugs in case an exacerbation of chronic diseases occurs.

Important! The reserve of such drugs should be enough for at least a month.

According to the World Health Organization, there are no effective vaccines or drugs to prevent or treat COVID-19. Some domestic manufacturers promote antiviral drugs (despite the fact that this violates the law), but there is no need to spend money on them.

Are there any medicines for the treatment of coronavirus

As already mentioned, today there is no effective special treatment for COVID-19, and there is also no vaccine that makes it possible to avoid infection and the development of a dangerous form of the disease, since the pathogen is resistant to most antiviral drugs.

It does not make sense to use antibiotics for this disease, since they are effective only for bacterial infection.Despite a lot of medical data on the Web, the population is buying up antiviral drugs and immunomodulators indiscriminately. Both of these categories of medicines have no proven effectiveness.

Antivirals

Among compatriots, the Arbidol antiviral agent is in high demand. Doctors say that none of the large number of experiments that have been carried out in the last 10 years have proven the effectiveness of this drug.

Epidemiologists also do not advise using other drugs from the antiviral category, since it is not possible to create a universal medicine that protects against all pathogens. This is due to the numerous variety of viral factors and their structure.

Immunomodulators

The World Health Organization pays special attention to drugs designed to enhance the immune system - immunomodulators. Experts around the world recommend not taking these drugs to prevent or treat COVID-19, since such drugs do not have any therapeutic effect.

Important! It is undesirable to take any pharmaceutical preparations for COVID-19 without medical prescription.

Since there is no chemical combination that can kill the virus, most infected people are prescribed symptomatic therapy. As a symptomatic therapy, doctors prescribe to patients:

• antipyretics to normalize body temperature;
• painkillers if the patient complains of severe pain in the chest and muscles;
• carry out oxygenation of the human body.

How are things going with the search for an antidote

The announcement of the epidemic has served as a catalyst for the development of advanced treatments and vaccines for COVID-19 in the biotech industry, which is being worked on by the most progressive medical firms and scientific institutions, including the National Institutes of Health of the United States of America. The first coronavirus vaccine is expected to be ready for clinical trials by the end of April, Chinese Vice Minister of Science and Technology Xu Nanping said.

It is expected to launch clinical trials of a vaccine against COVID-19 as early as May 2022, which makes it possible to hope for a speedy resolution of the problem. Please note that all of the aforementioned time frames and the end date for the development of a drug or vaccine for COVID-19 are only approximate.

Authorized representatives of the health authorities of the World Health Organization emphasized that the Gilead remedy showed its own effectiveness in the treatment of coronavirus, but until formal evidence is received, doctors do not use this remedy in therapy. Leading pharmaceutical companies are working everywhere to create remedies and vaccines for coronavirus. The most promising for today are the following.

Ifenprodil

Algernon Pharmaceuticals has said it is researching its own product called Ifenprodil (NP-120) as a valid coronavirus drug. This substance, according to the principle of action, is similar to the enemy of the virus, which does not allow it to enter human cells. The tool has already proven its effectiveness in tests on muscle tissues.

APN01

The drug, which was created by APEIRON Biologics, is currently being tested by the Chinese.The basis of the drug APN01 was taken from the experience of a scientist at the University of British Columbia. The professor discovered a protein that can bind the pathogen.

Brilacidin

Innovation Pharmaceuticals said it is testing Brilacidin for COVID-19. This substance has antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, as proven by a number of clinical trials.

Altimmune

The advanced nasal vaccine is being developed by Altimmune, a biopharmaceutical firm in the United States. To date, the work has reached the clinical stage, after which scientists will move on to animal testing.

Inovio Pharmaceuticals

The vaccine is backed by $9 million in funding from the Coalition for Pandemic Preparedness Innovation (CEPI). Preclinical trials are going on to this day, and experiments on humans have already been agreed and will begin any day.

The firm has created 3,000 doses for human clinical trials to be carried out in China, the US and South Korea. Today, no one can say for sure when a vaccine against COVID-19 will be found, but most experts hope that an effective treatment regimen will be ready by the end of April this year.

How are they treated in China?

Most of the Chinese infected were prescribed exclusively symptomatic treatment of the disease. Since there is no drug that could kill the pathogen, the goal of specialists is to help the human body to fight the virus on its own. For this, the treatment is oriented towards lowering the body temperature, removing the feverish state and oxygenating the human body.

Important! Elderly people who are experiencing severe forms of the disease are connected to ventilators.

From the current data regarding the treatment of COVID-19 in China, the fact of the origin of the first agent prescribed to eliminate the pathogen is noteworthy. The State Administration of Medicines of China has approved the use of Favilavir antiviral agent for the treatment of COVID-19. As is known from official sources, this drug has proven its effectiveness in treating the disease with a minimum of side effects.

Important! The above information was proved by a clinical study in which 70 patients took part. The study was carried out in Shenzhen (Guangdong Province).

List of coronavirus remedies recommended by the Ministry of Health

The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation provided advice on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of coronavirus. For people who have been diagnosed with coronavirus, experts from the Ministry of Health advise prescribing the following remedies:

• Lopinavir/ritonavir.
• Ribavirin.
• Recombinant interferon beta-1b.

The above remedies are included in the traditional treatment regimen for complicated influenza and pneumonia, but experts are vague in favor of these tips, since each of the mentioned remedies has many limitations and side effects. They are strictly forbidden to be taken for the purpose of prevention and disease, and even more so as an independent treatment, therefore, experts prescribe these drugs only when a person has been diagnosed with coronavirus.

List of effective drugs against coronavirus

There are a number of medicines in the world that have shown effectiveness in treating the disease. Let's consider them in more detail.

Remdesivir

It is a trial broad-spectrum antiviral that was originally developed to treat Ebola disease. Scientists have found that Remdesivir is very effective in treating the new COVID-19 pandemic.

Chloroquine

This remedy is used to treat malaria and autoimmune diseases. In medical practice, it has been used for more than 70 years and belongs to the category of safe drugs. In any case, 10 clinical trials have proven its effectiveness against COVID-19.

Lopinavir and Ritonavir

These medications are sold under the name Kaletra and are prescribed for a positive diagnosis of the human immunodeficiency virus. There is at least one case of evidence of their effectiveness in South Korea. There, a 54-year-old man was prescribed a combination of these two drugs, after which he noted a significant reduction in the activity of the COVID-19 pathogen. According to the WHO (World Health Organization) information, the use of Kaletra in combination with other medications can improve the condition of those infected.

Favilavir

This remedy was primarily created to treat nasal and throat inflammations, but its use in relation to the coronavirus is already allowed in China.

Protective masks

Most people are confident that they will protect them from colds and flu. In general, a reserve of masks is necessary, and it will come in handy around the house. From what and how effective such PPE will be considered below.

Help or not

WHO allows the use of disposable medical masks, saying that their use can reduce the popularization of respiratory viral contagious diseases. It is worth recalling that such diseases include SARS (colds), influenza and the new COVID-19.

Experts from the World Health Organization, as well as domestic experts, specify that the level of protection provided by a medical mask for healthy people is relatively low.

Types of protective masks

Medical products for hospital and medical staff, as well as for everyday wear by people at home, are made of several layers of filtering and moisture-repellent materials. Filters are necessary in order to retain biological fluids, which primarily include drops of saliva and mucus. The main disadvantage of classic masks is a rather large part, which does not fit snugly against the face. It is for this reason that some of the air with the secretions of the infected enters the respiratory tract, bypassing the product.

In China, Japan and other foreign countries, anatomical disposable masks are already widely used in practice. Such devices are made according to the shape of the face, due to which they fit more closely to the person and let in less contaminated air.

In the Russian Federation, such products can be purchased in some chain stores, but at the time of writing this publication, it was not possible to find anatomical masks in stock.

The average price is from 900 rubles per pack (50 pcs.).

• made of a number of layers of filtering and water-repellent materials.

• loosely attached to the face;
• anatomical ones are hard to find commercially.

Disposable

A modern disposable medical mask is made of several layers of non-woven materials, and is fixed on the face with stretchable loops. As close as possible to the face are products, inside of which plates made of aluminum or plastic are sewn.

There are also products that are equipped with a paper filter. They are replaced every few hours. There are also medical products with a biocidal filter provided. They are allowed to be used a little longer - approximately 3-5 hours, but if the product gets wet from sneezing, breathing or coughing, then it must be changed immediately.

Important! It is generally accepted that it is impossible to update the protective properties of a disposable medical mask by any of the common disinfection methods. The product must not be washed and dried in order to use it again.

Average price - depends on the season and the manufacturer.

• made from a certain amount of non-woven materials;
• comfortable fixation on the face by means of elastic loops;
• for the most snug fit to the face, models with aluminum or plastic inserts are sold.

• after use, it must be discarded, since repeated use is strictly prohibited.

Respiratory

A respiratory-type medical mask protects against infections for 8 hours, according to manufacturers. There are medical products of the "respirator" type. They will cost much more than traditional ones.

The performance of these products is better when compared with ordinary ones, as they fit more closely to the face.They are used most often by doctors, but today, due to the global outbreak of COVID-19, the demand for them among the general population has increased.

Important! The respiratory type mask is selected according to the dimensions of the head. It should be well attached to the head, but not put pressure on the face and back of the head. If a man uses a respiratory type mask, then he must be clean-shaven. It is strictly forbidden to use a respiratory type mask if water, dirt or dust has got on it.

The average price is 200 rubles.

• protects against penetration of infections for 8 hours;
• good performance when compared with conventional products;
• close to the face.

• not detected.

Surgical

These are used by clinic workers, laboratory assistants and nurses. These products guarantee a high degree of air purification, have an inner layer and fit snugly to the face. There are 3-ply, 4-ply and surgical anti-liquid screen masks. In addition to the filter element, they have a water-repellent material that guarantees protection against the ingress of biological fluids.

The average price is 200 rubles.

• provide a high level of filtration;
• an inner layer is provided;
• tight fit to the face;
• made with hydrophobic materials.

• not suitable for protection against coronavirus.

Nanomasks with silver

Domestic researchers from the Institute of Solid State Chemistry and Mechanochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have created a material intended for medical masks. This material destroys viruses. There are no such products in the implementation yet, as the project is at the development stage.

The mask will be made from meltblown, which instantly destroys viruses, as well as nanosilver particles, which replace the usual hydrophobic mixture. The new generation mask is allowed to be used for 9 hours. It is also worth noting that, according to scientists, the product has the ability to clean itself. Simply put, it can be removed for sleep, and then reused.

This material has been tested on the influenza A virus, as well as on two types of bacteria. It is supposed to be effective against COVID-19 as well.

The average price is not yet known, as the product is under development.

• made from meltblown, which instantly kills viruses;
• made using nanosilver;
• can be worn for 9 hours;
• reuse is allowed;
• the mask "knows" self-cleaning.

• the product is under development.

Instructions for using a protective mask

• The mask must be used indoors.
• The product must be securely fixed, and also fit snugly to the nose and mouth so that there are no gaps.
• Try not to touch the fixed mask. If a person has touched the product, then after that you need to thoroughly wash your hands with soap or a product that contains alcohol.
• Wet or soaked with moisture mask must be changed to a new one without fail.
• It is strictly forbidden to use a single mask repeatedly.
• Disposable mask should be discarded immediately after use.

First steps in case of coronavirus infection

If you suspect a coronavirus disease, you should immediately:

• contact a specialist and get tested for COVID-19;
• isolate from others;
• start using a medical mask, replacing it with a new one every couple of hours;
• Do not panic, but strictly follow the recommendations of specialists.

Despite the fact that there is no special drug for COVID-19 yet, most of those infected recover on their own. In the category of danger of death are the elderly, as well as those who suffer from chronic diseases.