Be careful when stopping short term dexamethasone therapy in SARS-CoV-2 infection: An experience

  • Monjuri Borkotokey Supercare Hospital, Sawlad, Demthring, Shillong-793021, Meghalaya, India
  • Kaustuv Dutta Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, NEIGRIHMS, Shillong-793018, Meghalaya, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v24i6.1407
Keywords: Dexamethasone, Covid-19, Corticosteroid therapy

Abstract

SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has taken a toll on the physical as well as mental health of the human race across the world. The potential lethality of the disease has led to the indiscriminate and desperate use of medications. The impact of the pandemic on the health care professionals has been unprecedented.

Key words: Dexamethasone; Covid-19; Corticosteroid therapy

Citation: Borkotokey M, Dutta K. Be careful when stopping short term dexamethasone therapy in SARS-CoV-2 infection: An experience. Anaesth. pain intensive care 2020;24(6):698-699

Received: 29 October 2020-, Reviewed: 12 November 2020, Accepted: 15 November 2020

Published
04-12-2020
How to Cite
Borkotokey, M., & Dutta, K. (2020). Be careful when stopping short term dexamethasone therapy in SARS-CoV-2 infection: An experience. Anaesthesia, Pain & Intensive Care, 24(6), 698-699. https://doi.org/10.35975/apic.v24i6.1407
Issue
Vol 24 No 6 (2020): December 2020
Section
Correspondence