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Maraviroc for long Covid
I would like to know about the safety , side effects , risk versus benefit and contraindications or using maraviroc 300 mg BD for 6 to 8 weeks in a person without HIV. I recently saw a study that Maraviroc can be used in the treatment of long Covid . Hence I would like to know if it's safe to use this medication for 6 to 8 weeks in a 38 year old female with long Covid who has fatty liver and increased ALT levels due to usage of statins ( ALT levels being 69 U/l) or is it contraindicated ? Can the medication cause acute hepatitis or hepatotoxicity or worse liver failure ?
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It is in experimental stages.
The Research Team will have to wait for some time before they can get adequate data on the subject and USFDA approves the medicine for clinical use.
You will get information from the same source from where you got the first information.
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Maraviroc is primarily an antiretroviral medication used to treat HIV. Its use in long COVID is still being researched, and its safety profile for individuals without HIV, particularly those with existing liver conditions, requires careful consideration.
In your case, using maraviroc at 300 mg twice daily for 6 to 8 weeks could pose potential risks due to your fatty liver and elevated ALT levels from statin use. Maraviroc has not been extensively studied in patients with liver issues, and it may exacerbate liver problems or cause hepatotoxicity. The increased ALT levels suggest some degree of liver dysfunction, which could complicate the use of this medication.
It's crucial to weigh the benefits against the risks in your specific situation. I strongly recommend consulting with a healthcare professional who can evaluate your case more thoroughly and determine the best treatment approach tailored to your needs. Please feel free to reach out for further discussion or to schedule a consultation. You can also contact me via WhatsApp at eight hundred nine eight two one three three two.
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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
- Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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