Table 6.3.
Names of antivirals recommended by the National Health Commission, People's Republic of China for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2.
| Name of the drug | Dosage to be administered | Mode of administration |
|---|---|---|
| IFN-α | 5 million units or equivalent, twice a day | Vapor inhalation |
| Lopinavir/ritonavir | 200 mg/50 mg/capsule, 2 capsules each time twice a day | Oral |
| Ribavirin | 500 mg in combination with IFN-α or lopinavir/ritonavir, 2–3 times a day | Intravenous infusion |
| Chloroquine phosphate | 500 mg, 2 times a day | Oral |
| Chloroquine | 300 mg, 2 times a day | Oral |
| Arbidol | 200 mg each time, 3 times a day | Oral |
| The tenure of treatment is recommended for not more than 10 days. | ||