My husband tested positive for COVID-19 on April 30th with a fever of 100?102?F, an oxygen level of 97%, and a chest scan highly suggestive of COVID-19 (CO-RADS 5) with a severity score of 16 out of 40. Since he is feeling extremely weak and tired all day, are his prescribed medicines?Predmet, Doxy 100, Immu C Plus, Mvel, Vermact 12 mg, Caldikind 60k (once a week for 8 weeks), Glemont-F, Erirab-D, and Dolo 650 (three times a day)?correct, how long should he take them, and when can we expect him to get back to normal? | Apollo Pharmacy

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My husband tested positive for COVID-19 on April 30th with a fever of 100?102?F, an oxygen level of 97%, and a chest scan highly suggestive of COVID-19 (CO-RADS 5) with a severity score of 16 out of 40. Since he is feeling extremely weak and tired all day, are his prescribed medicines?Predmet, Doxy 100, Immu C Plus, Mvel, Vermact 12 mg, Caldikind 60k (once a week for 8 weeks), Glemont-F, Erirab-D, and Dolo 650 (three times a day)?correct, how long should he take them, and when can we expect him to get back to normal?

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My husband tested positive for COVID-19 on April 30th with a fever of 100?102?F, an oxygen level of 97%, and a chest scan highly suggestive of COVID-19 (CO-RADS 5) with a severity score of 16 out of 40. Since he is feeling extremely weak and tired all day, are his prescribed medicines?Predmet, Doxy 100, Immu C Plus, Mvel, Vermact 12 mg, Caldikind 60k (once a week for 8 weeks), Glemont-F, Erirab-D, and Dolo 650 (three times a day)?correct, how long should he take them, and when can we expect him to get back to normal?

Asked by Male, 37 · 12 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

12 days ago

His prescribed medications, including Predmet (methylprednisolone) for inflammation, Doxy 100 (doxycycline), Glemont-F, and Dolo 650 (paracetamol) for symptom relief, are standard for managing COVID-19. Caldikind should be taken weekly as prescribed. Most of these medications are typically continued for 5 to 10 days, but please follow his doctor's exact schedule, especially for tapering the steroid Predmet. Fatigue is very common, and he should gradually start feeling better over the next 2 to 3 weeks with rest and hydration. Monitor his oxygen levels daily.

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My husband tested positive for COVID-19 on April 30th with a fever of 100?102?F, an oxygen level of 97%, and a chest scan highly suggestive of COVID-19 (CO-RADS 5) with a severity score of 16 out of 40. Since he is feeling extremely weak and tired all day, are his prescribed medicines?Predmet, Doxy 100, Immu C Plus, Mvel, Vermact 12 mg, Caldikind 60k (once a week for 8 weeks), Glemont-F, Erirab-D, and Dolo 650 (three times a day)?correct, how long should he take them, and when can we expect him to get back to normal?

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