Question

A 65-year-old with hypertension and diabetes tests positive for COVID-19. According to NICE guidelines or UK practice which medication is recommended for treating mild COVID-19 in high-risk patients to reduce hospitalization?

Accepted Answer

Oral nirmatrelvir ritonavir Paxlovid

Answer

Oral dexamethasone

Answer

IV remdesivir for all mild cases

Answer

IV tocilizumab

Answer

No therapy indicated

Practice question

A 65-year-old with hypertension and diabetes tests positive for COVID-19. According to NICE guidelines or UK practice which medication is recommended for treating mild COVID-19 in high-risk patients to reduce hospitalization?