Oscar Salva, Pablo A Doreski, Celia S Giler, Dario C Quinodoz, Lucia G Guzmán, Sonia E Muñoz, Mariana N Carrillo, Daniela J Porta, Germán Ambasch, Esteban Coscia, Jorge L Tambini Diaz, Germán D Bueno, Jorge O Fandi, Miriam A Maldonado, Leandro E Peña Chiappero, Fernando Fournier, Hernán A Pérez, Mauro A Quiroga, Javier A Sala Mercado, Carlos Martínez Picco, Marcelo Alejandro Beltrán, Luis A Argañarás, Nicolás Martínez Ríos, Galia I Kalayan, Dante M Beltramo, Néstor H García
INTRODUCTION: Sodium ibuprofenate in hypertonic saline (NaIHS) administered directly to the lungs by nebulization and inhalation has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, with the potential to deliver these benefits to hypoxic patients. We describe a compassionate use program that offered this therapy to hospitalized COVID-19 patients. METHODS: NaIHS (50 mg ibuprofen, tid) was provided in addition to standard of care (SOC) to hospitalized COVID-19 patients until oxygen saturation levels of > 94% were achieved on ambient air...
August 30, 2021: Infectious Diseases and Therapy