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I heard ace inhibitors might exacerbate coronavirus. i also heard nsaids might do the same. does this mean any common meds could have an unexpected effect during coronavirus?
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Coronavirus and ACEI: Recent publications including the one from the lancet showed COVID-19 binds to ACE-2 receptor on target cells for entrance. The expression of ACE-2 receptor is substantially increased in patients with diabetes who were treated with ACE inhibitors or ARB. NSAIDS has the similar effect. All medications can have some unexpected side effects.
Answered 3/23/2020
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