The Delta Variant that was responsible for the second wave of COVID-19 in India has taught us two things: Recovery after COVID-19 can be a long and strenuous process and the risk of other health complications is very much real.
That is why it is imperative that you learn and prepare yourself for the aftermath of a COVID-19 infection so that you can effectively deal with all post-COVID-19 effects and problems.
Most recovering people will tell you that though they don’t feel as ill as when they were battling the infection, they still feel very much under the weather. Recovery can take anything from 4 weeks to several months. Common post-COVID-19 effects include:
Most people with COVID-19 get better within a few days to a few weeks after infection, max of upto 4 weeks. Being active and avoiding long periods of bed-rest is important. It can help you to recover more quickly – both physically and mentally.
Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD
Some post-COVID-19 effects are to be expected to disappear with time and you need not be worried. But COVID-19 infection may trigger a few other serious health conditions and may impact your vital organs. You need to be alert of any unusual symptoms that you may experience and discuss them with your doctor so that you can take the right action at the right time!
Long COVID-19 or Post COVID-19 Syndrome is more likely to affect:
If you are experiencing any of the following, then talk to your doctor immediately:
COVID-19 may impact the health of someone who has already been diagnosed with a heart condition. COVID-19 may trigger an oxygen imbalance which will impact the performance of the heart and cause new cardio-pulmonary problems. But with early detection and proper medication, the post-COVID-19 effects on the heart can be managed.
Tests that might be recommended to you. Your doctor would want to analyse your health so that a further medical course of action can be determined for you. To understand the state of your health, the following tests may be recommended:
You must understand that the COVID-19 infection takes a toll on your body. You need to take care of yourself to recover faster:
Shower love and care onto yourself during the recovery period. Stay connected with your loved ones on the phone. This is a crucial phase and things can go wrong if you are not careful. Follow your doctor’s advice, do not ignore any unusual symptoms and never try to self medicate. Keep away all the stress and recover well with a positive mindset.
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The second wave of coronavirus has hit us harder than the first wave. This time around, the new strain of COVID-19 is much more infectious and is spreading faster.
It is best suggested to seek medical advice from a doctor as soon as you develop the first symptom. Do not wait for your reports to arrive, nor should one self-diagnose or consume any medicines without consulting your doctor. For the majority of people who have come down with COVID-19, home isolation, monitoring of oxygen saturation levels, temperature, healthy eating and complete rest along with certain medicines are suggested by doctors.
With lakhs of people contracting COVID-19 every day in India, it is not surprising that the medicines which may aid the treatment of COVID-19 detected patients, are flying off the shelves. Due to the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in India, the demand for such medicines is high and the supply is unable to match it. As a result, many people who need COVID-19 medication are unable to get their hands on these medicines.
Worry not! The good news is that in case of unavailability of such medicines there are many alternative medicines of the same therapeutic composition that can help.
We are here to assist you with suggestions of alternative medicines in case you are not able to find a particular medicine your doctor has prescribed. However, it is strongly advised that before consuming any such medication for COVID-19-related treatment (including the alternative medicines suggested by us), the caregiver/patient should consult a qualified medical practitioner.
We have created a table of medicines with the same composition available as alternate brand names that may be used for reference purposes:
| Medicine | Different Brands Available |
| FAVIPIRAVIR(400.0 MG)-TABLET | FABIFLU 400MG TABLETS |
| CODIFAB 400MG TABLETS | |
| CIPLENZA 400MG TABLETS | |
| FLUGUARD 400MG TABLETS | |
| FAVILOW 400MG TABLETS | |
| FERAVIR 400MG TABLETS | |
| FAVENZA 400MG TABLETS | |
| AZITHROMYCIN(500.0 MG)-TABLET | AZITHRAL 500MG TABLETS |
| AZEE 500MG TABLETS | |
| AZICIP 500MG TABLET | |
| AZAX 500MG TABLET | |
| AZICURE 500MG TABLETS | |
| AZIWOK 500MG TABLETS | |
| AZIFAST 500MG TABLETS | |
| PARACETAMOL (650.0 MG)-TABLET | DOLO 650MG TABLETS |
| CALPOL 650MG TABLETS | |
| PARACIP 650MG TABLET | |
| CROCIN 65OMG TABLET | |
| P 650MG TABLETS | |
| LANOL ER 650MG TABLETS | |
| DOLOPAR 650MG TABLETS | |
| PARASAFE 650MG TABLETS | |
| DOXYCYCLINE 100MG CAPSULE | |
| CADOXY 100 MG CAPSULE | |
NICODOXY 100MG CAPSULE | |
LENTECLIN 100MG CAPSULE | |
| IVERMECTIN 12MG TABLETS | NEW IVERMECTOL 12MG TABLETS |
| SCAVISTA 12MG TABLETS | |
| ITIN 12MG TABLETS | |
| VERMACT 12MG TABLETS | |
| IVERHOPE 12MG TABLETS | |
| IVECOP 12MG TABLETS | |
| IVERNOCK 12MG TABLETS | |
| SCABOVER 12MG TABLETS | |
| VITAMIN C / ASCORBIC ACID(500.0 MG) | LIMCEE 500MG ORANGE FLAVOUR CHEWABLE TABLETS |
| NEW CELIN 500MG TABLET | |
| TRUECEE CHEWABLE TABLETS | |
| EUCEE 500MG CHEWABLE TABLETS | |
| ZINC Containing TABLETS | ZINCONIA 50MG TABLET |
| BECOZINC CAPSULE | |
| CUROVIT TABLETS | |
| SURBEX XT TABLET | |
| BECOSULE Z CAPSULE | |
| FAVIPIRAVIR(200.0 MG)-TABLET | FABIFLU 200MG TABLETS |
| CODIFAB 200MG TABLET | |
| AVIGAN 200MG TABLETS | |
| CIPLENZA 200MG TABLETS | |
| FLUGUARD 200MG TABLETS | |
| FAVILOW 200MG TABLETS | |
| FAVENZA 200MG TABLETS | |
| AZITHROMYCIN(250.0 MG)-TABLET | AZITHRAL 250MG 10 TABLETS |
| AZEE 250MG TABLETS | |
| AZICIP 250MG TABLETS | |
| AZAX 250MG TABLETS | |
| AZILIDE 250MG TABLETS | |
| AZIWOK 250MG TABLETS | |
| AZIFAST 250MG TABLETS | |
| PARACETAMOL(500.0 MG)-TABLET | CALPOL 500MG TABLETS |
| DOLO 500MG TABLETS | |
| PARACIP 500MG TABLETS | |
| METACIN 500MG | |
| P 500MG TABLETS | |
| PYRIGESIC 500MG TABLET | |
| PACIMOL 500MG TABLETS | |
| PCM 500MG TABLETS |
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Meanwhile, people who have tested positive for COVID-19 must stay at home and should not come in contact with other members of their household or their neighbours. You can step out only when your isolation period is over and your doctor advises you the same.
Everyone (including people who had contracted COVID-19 in the past), needs to follow every COVID-19 precaution, from wearing a mask, sanitizing, thorough washing and cleaning to staying at home as much as possible.
Also, if you haven’t been vaccinated yet, please register for the COVID-19 vaccine right away.
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Disclaimer: The information included at this site is for educational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for medical treatment by a healthcare professional. Because of unique individual needs, the reader should consult their physician to determine the appropriateness of the information. If you are considering taking any of the alternative medicines mentioned above, consult your doctor first.
With the current death toll in Maharashtra having crossed 61,000 and the existing cases of COVID-19 in the state being more than 40 lakhs, the entire state has declared a ‘Break-the-chain’ initiative. Let’s take a look at some of the key points of contact for the people of Mumbai during these dire times.
The state of Maharashtra has designated several hospitals and treatment facilities to help patients affected with COVID-19 in Mumbai and most of these have a decent rate of bed availability as well. Here’s a list of all such hospitals in Mumbai:
The Government of Maharashtra has assigned several public hospitals as designated COVID-19 vaccination centres. A list of some of the government, as well as private vaccination centres with the best medical facilities in Mumbai, are given below:
Some of the key organisations that are currently providing donors for plasma therapy and facilitating direct contact of the families of patients with donors, are Team SOS, Dhoondh, PlasmaDonor.in, PINT, PlasmaLine.in, GiveRed.in, SimplyBlood.com, CityDonors.com and NDTV Plasma Drive.
The availability of this crucial medicine that is being used in the treatment of patients suffering from COVID-19 has been tough, to say the least. Due to the massive surge in COVID-19 cases in the state, there are only a few medicine distributors who have the availability of Remdesivir in their stock. Some of these distributors can be contacted by phone:
Due to the rising COVID-19 cases, the use of public transportation will be limited to medical staff and government employees only, while people visiting other districts and cities are being marked and compelled to undergo a 14 day home quarantine.
Coming to the recent lockdown and movement restrictions imposed by the Government of Maharashtra, the Mumbai Police have initiated an ingenious system of colour-coded stickers to put on vehicles who are travelling for essential services. The red colour sticker is to be used by all those who are travelling to the hospital or for any other health emergency. The yellow sticker is to be used for any other essential services, while the green colour sticker is to be used for travelling to the grocery store or delivering food items.
Many government and private agencies are providing transportation facilities to hospitals in case of emergencies and the people of Mumbai can avail of these ambulance services by contacting the providers given below:
The chart given below contains the contact numbers of doctors who have taken up the initiative of telephonic guidance during different times of the day.
| Name of Doctor | Contact Number | Time of Consultation |
| Dr Tushar Shah | 9321469911 | 8 am to 12 pm |
| Dr M Bhatt | 9320407074 | 8 am to 12 pm |
| Dr D Doshi | 9820237951 | 8 am to 12 pm |
| Dr G Kamath | 9136575405 | 12 pm to 4 pm |
| Dr S Manglik | 9820222384 | 12 pm to 4 pm |
| Dr J Jain | 7021092685 | 12 pm to 4 pm |
| Dr N Zaveri | 9321489748 | 4 pm to 8 pm |
| Dr S Ansari | 7045720278 | 4 pm to 8 pm |
| Dr L Kedia | 9321470560 | 4 pm to 8 pm |
| Dr N Kuma | 8104605550 | 8 pm to 11 pm |
| Dr P Bhargav | 9833887603 | 8 pm to 11 pm |
| Dr R Chauhan | 9892135010 | 8 pm to 11 pm |
Since the lockdown began in March 2020 and officially ended around June to July 2020, people have been forced indoors and this has resulted in the development of several mental health issues. The BMC has taken a bold step by providing a mental health helpline number (which is: 1800 120 820 050) to such people.
The Maharashtra Government as well as several local municipal bodies have undertaken the initiative to provide consultation and relief to the people with the help of several helpline numbers that are currently active across the state.
The Government of Maharashtra has announced a technical lockdown except for public transport and essential services from 22nd April to 1st May 2021. Moreover, similar curbs have also been placed on both public and private offices within Maharashtra till 1st May 2021 as a response to the rising cases of COVID-19 within the state.
With this information at hand, you will be better equipped to deal with any COVID-related emergency. Stay safe and take necessary precautionary measures.
Remember to knock out every obstacle that comes in the way of keeping you healthy.
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3 months ago, we were not even familiar with the expression ‘social distancing’. But then the coronavirus pandemic began to spread across the world infecting hundreds of thousands of people. With the rising cases in India, we too have been urged to stay home and practise social distancing.
So, what is social distancing and how does it work? Read on to find out.
Social distancing means keeping a minimum distance of 5-6 feet between you and other people outside your home. This means no group gatherings and staying away from crowded places. It limits your exposure to the virus and keeps your family safe.
Remember to step out alone to buy groceries and other essentials. Avoid taking other family members or anyone else with you. The government has instructed shop owners to ensure that social distancing is followed by all shoppers.
So, let us understand why coronavirus is so dangerous and why we need social distancing.
Coronavirus is deadly, we already know that from the staggering death toll from across the globe. But, what is even more alarming is the speed at which it spreads.
According to the observations of WHO that tracked the pattern of the transmission across the world, the first 1 Lakh people were infected in 67 days. The next 1 Lakh were infected in 12 days. The virus took only 4 days to infect another 1 Lakh people and finally in just 2 days 1 Lakh new people contracted the virus.
This is called an exponential rise. Like wildfire, it has consumed Europe and the USA and these countries seem to be at a loss about how to prevent the spread of the virus even further.
And the same pattern is beginning to emerge in India. By March 30th, the number of infected patients escalated by 10 times in just 15 days.
To prepare for future pandemics caused by various pathogens, it is necessary to evaluate the impact of national social distancing not only on the spread of COVID-19, but also on the transmission of various infectious diseases like influenza, and infections by adenovirus and rhinovirus.
Dr. Ashish Bajaj – M.B.B.S, M.D.
Medical experts in India knew that unless the exponential spread of the disease is stopped, healthcare services in India would be overwhelmed. In a country with a huge population, the situation can become graver than in Europe.
So, what could India do to stop transmission?
While testing and contact tracing are the domains of experts, all the public needs to do is practise social distancing.
Apart from social distancing, vaccination against COVID-19 is very important as getting vaccinated could save your life. COVID-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives since their introduction and provide strong protection against serious illness, hospitalization and death.
Dr. Ashish Bajaj – M.B.B.S, M.D.
This move can be backed by research conducted in Australia that found that social distancing should be applied as early as possible before the virus starts spreading fast. The longer the country takes to declare social distancing, the more time the virus has to transmit itself aggressively.
This is where Europe went wrong. They acted when it was too late and that is why today they are unable to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Furthermore, research by the Indian Council of Medical Research has found that social distancing can reduce the spread of coronavirus by as much as 62%!
Another study by COV-IND-19 concluded that without social distancing, the number of infected people could reach 13 Lakh by the middle of May.
Covid 19 mainly spreads airborne by droplets. The droplets from coughing or sneezing can travel upto 3 feet when protective masks are worn and without them they can travel 22 ft in a closed environment. Hence social distancing along with masking is necessary to prevent the spread of covid 19.
Dr. M.G. Kartheeka, MBBS, MD
Social distancing is an absolute necessity at this hour.
The ICMR found that temperature checks that were imposed at airports before the blanket ban on travel might not have been sufficient. Many people who came in from abroad had the virus in their bodies but they had not experienced fever yet. The virus could have been in the incubation phase in these people. Nearly 46% of infected people might have been missed due to this.
The ICMR also said it might take the next few months for the COVID-19 to truly manifest itself. We will not know the full extent of the spread of this infection until then. These months are crucial and without preventive measures, we too could end up like Europe and the USA.
India ranks 57th in a list of 195 countries in terms of how prepared a country is for a pandemic. So, we are not very well equipped to handle a health crisis of this proportion. Social distancing will ensure that we don’t get to the serious stages of this COVID-19.
Now you know why social distancing is so vital in the fight against coronavirus and we all have to do our part to win this battle. Stay home, resist the temptation of going out. Use social media and your smartphones to stay in touch with friends and family. The crisis will pass only if everyone cooperates.
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