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Indication
Treatment of COVID-19 in adults who are receiving systemic corticosteroids and require supplemental oxygen or mechanical ventilation. Refer to local guidelines
Therapeutic Area
Infections
Status Description
Routinely available in line with local or regional guidance
Formulation
20mg/ml concentrate for solution for infusion
Comments
Fife Therapeutic Treatment Guidelines for Patients with Covid 19 (Adults) - https://nhsfife.joinblink.com/#/hub/f1881252-32d2-4c7c-be82-89c0d8a01561 Lothian: Hospitalised patients - https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/antimicrobial-prescribing-nhs-lothian/body-systems/respiratory-infections/covid-19-drug-treatments-in-hospitalised-adult-patients/ Lothian Community Patients - https://apps.nhslothian.scot/refhelp/guidelines/covid-19/communitytreatmentsforultrahighriskpatients/ For Borders refer to national guidance.
Link to Advice
Advice Published
29/03/2023
SMC Submission Type
Collaboration
SMC Status
Accepted