Question: Are there antiviral drugs available to treat COVID-19?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers
section_headers: Drugs and Investigational Therapies
Do nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) worsen the course of disease for people with COVID-19?
section_content: CDC is currently not aware of scientific evidence establishing a link between
NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen) and worsening of COVID‑19. FDAexternal
iconexternal icon,
the European Medicines Agencyexternal
icon, the World Health
Organization, and CDC are
continuing to monitor the situation and will review new information on the
effects of NSAIDs and COVID-19 disease as it becomes available. For those who
wish to use treatment options other than NSAIDs, there are other over-the-
counter and prescription medications approved for pain relief and fever
reduction. Patients who rely on NSAIDs to treat chronic conditions and have
additional questions should speak to their healthcare provider for
individualized management. Patients should use NSAIDs, and all medications,
according to the product labels and advice of their healthcare professional.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Response talks about the link between NSAIDs and worsening of COVID-19, not about antiviral drugs
This does not answer the question. This information explains about the effects of NSAIDs use on patients with Covid-19 disease when the question is asking about drugs to treat Covid-19.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Clinical Questions about COVID-19: Questions and Answers
section_headers: Drugs and Investigational Therapies
What antiviral drugs are available to treat COVID-19?
section_content: There are currently no antiviral drugs approved by FDA to treat COVID-19. See
Interim Clinical Guidance for Management of Patients with Confirmed
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

For information on use of investigational drugs for treatment of patients with COVID-19, see Therapeutic Options for Patients with COVID-19.
For information on specific clinical trials underway for treatment of patients with COVID-19 infection, visit clinicaltrials.govexternal icon.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Excellent answer that specifically states, "there are no antiviral drugs approved to treat COVID-19"
This information answers the question directly. It provides information of current investigational drugs and specific clinical trials to find drugs for treatment of patients with Covid-19.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: What to Know About Liver Disease and COVID-19
section_headers: Can antivirals used to treat hepatitis B or hepatitis C be used to treat COVID-19?
section_content: We do not know at this time. Currently there are no drugs approved by the
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)external
icon specifically for the treatment of COVID-19, although FDA has
granted an Emergency Use Authorization for the use of remdesivir to treat
severe cases. Remdesivir is not used to treat hepatitis B or hepatitis C.
Researchers are studying new drugs and drugs that are already approved for
other health conditions to determine their safety and effectiveness in
treating COVID-19. In the meantime, never take a prescription medicine or drug
if it is not prescribed for you by your doctor for your health condition.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Honest answer that states, "we do not know at this time"
This answers the question directly by providing explanation about the ongoing study to find new drugs that can potentially treat Covid-19 and also drug that is granted for emergency use to treat severe cases of Covid-19.

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