USE of STEROIDS and ANTI-COAGULANTS guideSteroids• Steroids are not indicated and are harmful in asymptomatic and mild cases of COVID-19• Indicated only in hospitalized moderately severe and critically ill COVID-19 cases under strict supervision• Steroids should be used at the right time, in right dose and for the right duration• Self-medication of steroids must be avoided• Indications and recommended dose: Corticosteroids may be used in rapidly progressive moderate and severe cases.
The recommended dose is as below: • It must be remembered that steroids prolong viral shedding and hence caution is required in their use.Anti-coagulantsRecommended dose in severe COVID-19 and MIS-Co Aspirin: 3 mg/ kg/day to 5 mg/kg/day max 81 mg/ day (if.