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  • Male
  • 34 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I've just tested positive for COVID in an RT PCR test a couple of days ago. I'm a bit worried and not sure what medications I should be taking right now. Currently, I'm on Telma 20 for blood pressure, and I'm experiencing some mild cold symptoms along with body aches, but no cough or fever. Could you advise on what I should do?

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take tab paracetamol, tab mucinac, antiviral remdesivir

Answered 04/07/2025

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