Table 16. Rationality behind the used formulation in COVID-19 during Baseline-14 days (Ama or Pachyamana Jwara phase) in Standard of care Group (Group 2) – Allopathic Medicine Track.
*n represents the count of patients who received the specified medication within the given timeframe
+Dosage and frequency were decided based on the Allopathic physician’s clinical judgement
| Medicine Name | Rationale | Dosage+ | n (%)* | Frequency of intake+ |
| Enoxaparin | An anticoagulant used to prevent harmful blood clots | 0-4-0.6 cc | 9 (100%) | Once-Twice |
| Remdesivir | This is a broad-spectrum antiviral medicine. It is used for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. | 200 mg via infusion loading dose followed by 100 mg per day for 5-10 days | 9 (100%) | Once |
| Metformin | Anti-diabetic drugs | 500mg | 7 (77.7%) | Once-Twice |
| Zac D | Vitamin supplements | - | 7 (77.8%) | Once-Twice |
| Methylprednisolone | Steroids. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin. | 1-2mg /kg /day <=7 days | 5 (55.6%) | Once-Twice |
| Pantoprazole | Antacids | 40mg | 5 (55.6%) | Once |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate | Cough remedial Medication | 10-15 ml | 4 (44.4%) | Once-Twice |
| Pantoprazole | Antacids | 40mg | 4 (44.4%) | Once-Twice |
| Paracetamol | Helps relieve pain and fever by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers responsible for fever and pain. | 650mg | 3 (33.3%) | Once |
| Paracetamol | Helps relieve pain and fever by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers responsible for fever and pain. | 650mg | 3 (33.3%) | Thrice |
| Ondansetron | Used to control nausea and vomiting | 4-11mg | 2 (22.2%) | Once |
| Methylprednisolone | Steroids. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin. | 1-2mg /kg /day <=7 days | 2 (22.2%) | Twice |
| Cefoperazone and Sulbactam | It is prescribed to treat various types of bacterial infections. It fights against the microorganisms to prevent their growth and further spread of the infection. | 1.5 -3 g/dose | 2 (22.2%) | Once-Twice |
| Chlorpheniramine Maleate | Cough remedial Medication | 10-15 ml | 2 (22.2%) | Twice |
| Glimepiride | Anti-diabetic drugs | 1-2mg/dose | 2 (22.2%) | Once-Twice |
| Methylprednisolone | Steroids. It is used to treat different conditions including rheumatic disorder, asthma, severe allergic reactions and conditions that affect your eyes and skin. | 1-2mg /kg /day <=7 days | 2 (22.2%) | Once |
| Ursodeoxycholic acid | Dissolves gallstones and prevents them from forming. | 150-300mg | 2 (22.2%) | Twice |