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Pharmacotherapeutic approach toward urological medications and vaccination during COVID-19: a narrative review

Mojtaba Shafiekhani1, Anahita Dehghani2, Mina Shahisavandi3

  • 1Shiraz Transplant Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, IranDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.

Therapeutic Advances in Urology
|October 4, 2021
PubMed

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This review examines how COVID-19 affects urologic medications for conditions like benign prostatic hyperplasia and prostate cancer, offering guidance on efficacy, side effects, and interactions.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic created uncertainties regarding the management of patients with pre-existing urological conditions.
  • A comprehensive understanding of the interactions between urological medications and COVID-19 infection was lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the use of urological medications in patients with COVID-19.
  • To focus on efficacy, modifications, side effects, and drug interactions of urologic drugs in the context of COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a narrative review.
  • It synthesizes existing literature on pharmacotherapy for common urological diseases in COVID-19 patients.

Main Results:

  • The review covers medications for benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, sexual dysfunction, urolithiasis, kidney transplantation, and hypertension.
  • It discusses potential impacts on vaccination efficacy.

Conclusions:

  • Clarifying the role of urological medications in COVID-19 patients is crucial for effective treatment.
  • Further research is needed to fully understand drug interactions and optimize patient care.

Keywords:
COVID-19drug interactionmajor urological diseases

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