Invention:
This invention introduces a novel use for an existing pharmaceutical. This new use will allow the existing drug to be used to treat COVID-19. This known drug was recently found to be effective in interacting with COVID-19 genes. This interaction has led to antiviral activity against COVID-19 in in vitro cell cultures.
Background:
The coronavirus pandemic has had a disastrous effect on both public health and the global economy. With over 20M cases and over 800K deaths from COVID-19 worldwide, treatments for COVID-19 are incredibly important and sought-after. This new use of an existing drug to treat COVID-19 can be beneficial to healthcare professionals who are faced with treating critically ill patients who are utilizing essential medical resources.
Applications:
- Treat novel coronavirus
- Treat influenza
Advantages:
- Preserve essential medical resources
- Lower death rate caused by coronavirus
- Limit negative economic effects of the pandemic
- Compound already exists as a pharmaceutical for other purposes
- Unique lung targeting capability (or potential) of this drug
COVID, COVID-19, COVID19, Coronavirus
