Osteoarthritis, Corticosteroids and Role of CYP Genes in COVID-19 Patients: A Mini Review

Usha Adiga, Sachidananda Adiga, Varashree Bolar Suryakanth*, Desy Thayyil Menambath

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Abstract

Objectives of this review is to evaluate the role of cytochrome P450 gene polymorphisms in COVID-19 infected patients with pre-existing OA on corticosteroids. The purpose of this review is to analyze whether polymorphisms of Cytochrome p450 isoforms (CYP2C9 and CYP3A4) affect the dosage of steroids in OA patients in COVID-19 infected patients. This review may provide more therapeutic options; suggest a few guidelines which may be useful in managing COVID-19 patients with pre-existing osteoarthritis. The important role of corticosteroids in treating patients infected with COVID-19 with preexisting osteoarthritis, its influence on incidence of mortality or morbidity may be highlighted. The influence of CYP enzymes and their polymorphisms suggest safety of treatments as well as the possible need for the dosage adjustment or their discontinuation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)18-25
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Pure and Applied Microbiology
Volume16
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 03-2022

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

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