Originally Posted by
dogsridewith
There have been a couple reports of arthritis drugs (Rheumatoid Arthritis?) being tried (with some success?) for treating Covid-19 cases. But drug names or types were not stated. Methotrexate? Leflunomide? The "Biologics?" If these drugs' sort of general immune system suppression function is working against Covid-19, that would suggest the "Cytokine Storm" explanation of this Coronovirus' lethality?
More likely referring to hydroxychloroquine, mild
immunosuppressive but also anti-viral effect, apparently. Other candidates are some of the anti-HIV drugs.
Hydroxychloroquine is an older anti-malarial, still used for certain destinations (most places it is no longer effective against malaria), I guess some pilots may have some. I'd keep hold of it if you do. I know that the UK has put it on export restriction as of a couple of days ago, this isn't a coincidence.
And yes, "Cytokine Storm" is a known lethal pathology for this disease.