Manifestaciones hepáticas y repercusión en el paciente cirrótico de COVID-19

Self-medication practices during the COVID-19 pandemic among the adult population in Peru: A cross-sectional survey

“…This could be caused because the perception that any antiretroviral would have a positive effect against the viral COVID-19 infection. However, liver damage has been observed in COVID-19 patients ( Velarde-Ruiz Velasco et al, 2020 ). Considering that antiretrovirals list liver damage as a common adverse effect ( Alonso-Bello et al, 2018 , Mallolas et al, 2003 ), it would make them inappropriate for use in COVID-19 patients.…”

Influence of Cigarettes and Alcohol on the Severity and Death of COVID-19: A Multicenter Retrospective Study in Wuhan, China

“…Studies have shown that smoking may increase multiple enzymes in the human liver. Cirrhosis of the liver has a recognized immune dysfunction status that includes immunodeficiency and systemic inflammation, making it reasonable for those patients to be more susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection ( Velarde-Ruiz Velasco et al, 2020 ). In this study, the data we collected containing a total of 1,547 patients with 150 smokers, which will provide a better understanding of the effects of CS in COVID-19.…”

Prescription, over-the-counter (OTC), herbal, and other treatments and preventive uses for COVID-19

“…Regarding the consumption of antiretrovirals in order to prevent a viral disease such as COVID-19 it is risky because liver damage has been observed in COVID-19 patients. 127 Considering that antiretrovirals list liver damage as a common adverse effect, 128 , 129 it would make them inappropriate for use in COVID-19 patients. Their use is relevant for other pathologies, but a recent review has determined that there is no clear evidence of the beneficial effects of antiretrovirals in the prevention of COVID-19.…”