Medications against coronavirus in trial

Klinikum rechts der Isar (Wikimedia) - Clinical trials on Covid-19 at university hospital TUM Klinikum rechts der Isar The university hospital is participating in studies on new medications for people suffering from Covid-19. As part of a clinical study, patients can be treated with medications that are still under development. 50 patients infected with the novel Coronavirus are currently being treated at the university hospital TUM Klinikum rechts der Isar. In a number of clinical studies, scientifically active physicians at the hospital are treating patients suffering from Covid-19 with medications that are still undergoing clinical trials, including the polymerase inhibitor Remdesivir among others. Remdesivir has a direct anti-viral effect and inhibits the reproduction of the virus. Originally developed to treat patients infected with Ebola, it has not yet been approved for clinical use. In laboratory testing the active ingredient has proven effective against the new SARS Coronavirus 2.