Most of the deaths caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (sars-cov-2) is attributable to the high incidence of Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).The mechanism of ARDS has been debatable, with recent researches postulating an inflammatory induced pro-thrombotic state associated with abnormal lipid generation. Fenofibrate, a widely available low-cost generic drug approved by the FDA, may be beneficial in covid-19 owing to its lipid lowering as well as immunomodulatory effects.

Keywords: Covid-19 , ARDS, Fenofibrate.

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Dr Sidhartha Sankar Bhuyan

Junior Resident, Department of Internal Medicine, VIMSAR, Burla