Role of Doxycycline in Covid-19-A Review

Abstract

Coronavirus COVID-19 resulted in ubiquity with no proper remedies or vaccines. In order to overcome the mortality rate presently reuse of existing drugs is considered as a major alternative treatment. Based upon recent studies, tetracycline class of antibiotics is taken into consideration for the COVID-19 infection.

Doxycycline member of the tetracycline is a major antibiotic used currently for the COVID-19 infection. Doxycycline passes bacteriostatic property along with their activity against gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Doxycycline is a vital anti-inflammatory drug furthermore, they have antiviral activity. Therefore Doxycycline a tetracycline is a major therapeutic agent against coronavirus COVID-19 infection.