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- It is "the first drug to be shown to improve survival in COVID-19".
- It is a steroid drug typically used to reduce inflammation.
- It is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, allergic reactions, certain skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, certain bowel disorders, and certain cancers.
- It is also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome).
- The observation was based on a clinical trial called RECOVERY (Randomised Evaluation of COVid-19 therapy) by the University of Oxford in England.
- The drug is manufactured in India by Cadila Healthcare or Zydus Cadila of Ahmedabad.
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