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With potential antiviral effects on severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and as a methyl-xanthine derived inhibitor of phosphodiesterase-4, pentoxifylline basically functions as a hemorrheologic agent for a better circulation and oxygenation and exerts unique effects on immune modulation, inflammation and oxidative stress. As the main regulator of cAMP metabolism, posphodiesterase-4 plays a key role in proinflammatory and immune cells. Pentoxifylline plays its anti-inflammatory role by reducing the production of proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-a, IL-1 and IL-6. Given its unique impacts on immune modulation, homeostasis and fibrinolysis and its supportive effects on oxidative stress and organ failure, pentoxifylline can constitute a multipurpose and generally-safe adjuvant therapy for COVID-19 patients.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control group | Placebo Comparator | 100 patients will receive standard treatment plus placebo |
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| Pentoxifylline group | Experimental | 100 patients will receive standard treatment plus pentoxifylline 1200 mg/day |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentoxifylline | Drug | Pentoxifylline 400 mg SR tablet |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Outcome | Number of Participants need hospitalization | 7 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Respiratory infection | Incidence of any acute respiratory infection | 7 days |
| Serious Adverse Events | Absolute and relative frequencies of Serious Adverse Events |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Faculty of Medicine | Shibīn al Kawm | Egypt |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010431 | Pentoxifylline |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D013805 | Theobromine |
| D014970 | Xanthines |
| D011688 | Purinones |
| D011687 | Purines |
| D006574 |
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| Placebo |
| Drug |
Placebo tablet |
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| 7 days |
| Heterocyclic Compounds, 2-Ring |
| D000072471 | Heterocyclic Compounds, Fused-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |