COVID-19: Drug Development and Kidney Related Problems

Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is an extremely contagious disease affecting almost every country in the world. This disease makes some problems in the health system, society, politics, and economy. Several reports showed that mortality in COVID-19 patients was related to abnormal kidney function. This condition should be considered to prevent death. Some investigational drugs are on the way in the preclinical and clinical trials. Some of them no have a study for safety in the kidney especially in chronic kidney disease patients including those who undergo hemodialysis. Some give a satisfying effect. Understanding COVID-19, kidney diseases, and drugs will help us to get the most potent treatment.