Authors

  1. Snawerdt, Jessica PharmD
  2. Finoli, Lauren PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
  3. Bremmer, Derek N. PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID
  4. Cheema, Tariq MD, FCCP, MMM
  5. Bhanot, Nitin MD, MPH, FIDSA

Abstract

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has resulted in an unprecedented pandemic, challenging practitioners to identify safe and effective therapeutic options in a limited amount of time. The rapid genomic sequencing of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) provided a significant number of therapeutic targets. Repurposed and investigational agents are being studied for use in COVID-19. Although knowledge is rapidly expanding in regard to COVID-19 and there is promise with a few agents, there are no definitely proven effective therapies at this time. Supportive care remains the mainstay of therapy while ongoing clinical trials are being conducted.