Treatment efficacy of Lianhua Qingwen capsules for eraly-stage COVID-19.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To systematically determine the effect of Lianhua Qingwen Capsules on the early antiviral and anti-inflammatory action against COVID-19 (Coronavirus 2019) and its applicational value in the treatment of COVID-19.

METHODS:

The clinical data of 66 early-mid-stage COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals in Guangzhou between January 2020 and April 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients receiving Lianhua Qingwen Capsule treatment were assigned to the observation group (n=33) and those given conventional therapy were included in the control group (n=33). The two groups were compared in terms of clinical effects and main symptom (fever, cough and fatigue) disappearance rate.

RESULTS:

In comparison with the control group, 1) the total effective rate was significantly higher in the observation group (P<0.05); 2) the disappearance rates of fever, cough and fatigue were statistically higher in the observation group; 3) the treatment time was significantly shorter and patient recovery was significantly better in the observation group; 4) the laboratory index levels [white blood cell (WBC), interleukin-6 (IL-6), serum amyloid A (SAA)] were better in the observation group.

CONCLUSION:

Lianhua Qingwen Capsules can significantly improve the total effective rate for COVID-19 patients, as well as shorten the hospital stay and treatment time, which is worth of promotion in the clinic.

• Authors: Si-Jia Fan, Jian-Kun Liao, Liu Wei, Bai-Yu Wang, Liu Kai, Du-Xun Tan
• Journal: American journal of translational research (Am J Transl Res) Vol. 14 Issue 2 Pg. 1332-1338 ( 2022) ISSN: 1943-8141 [Print] United States
• PMID: 35273735 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: AJTR Copyright © 2022.