Studies provide latest 'real world' evidence on effectiveness of COVID-19 treatments bmj_latest
A standard dose of the ARB drug telmisartan was used only in India while the type and dose of ARB was at the discretion of the treating physicians in Australia.
However, after 14 days of treatment, the researchers found no meaningful difference in illness severity between the two groups. These findings should help to inform clinical practice. The lack of effect provides reassurance that it is safe to use these protective agents in people indicated, with or without COVID-19.
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