Remdesivir is an antiviral drug that is being researched and is considered to have the potential to treat Corona virus infection or COVID-19. Remdesivir is an antiviral that has a broad spectrum and was studied to treat Ebola, MERS, and SARS.
Until now, there is no drug that is truly effective against Corona virus infection or COVID 19. A number of drugs including remdesivir are being studied further to ensure their effectiveness and safety in dealing with this viral infection.
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What is Remdesivir
| group | Anti Virus |
| Category | Prescription drugs |
| Benefit | Overcoming viral infections Its use for Covid-19 is still in the trial stage |
| Consumed by | Adults and children >18 years old |
| Remdesivir for pregnant and lactating women | Category X: Studies in experimental animals and humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities or a risk to the fetus. Drugs in this category should not be used in women who are or may become pregnant. It is not known whether remdesivir is absorbed into breast milk or not. If you are breastfeeding, do not use this medicine without consulting your doctor first. |
| Drug form | Inject |
Precautions Before Using Remdesivir
- Do not use remdesivir if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use remdesivir if you have kidney or liver disease.
- Do not use this medicine if you are on dialysis.
- Do not use remdesivir if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Immediately see a doctor if you experience an allergic reaction to the drug or an overdose after taking this drug
Dosage and Instructions for Use of Remdesivir
To date, the available data on remdesivir doses to treat COVID-19 is very limited.
In several trials conducted, the dose given was 200 mg on the first day, followed by 100 mg on the second day and so on. The duration of treatment in this study ranged from 5–10 days.
Remdesivir Interactions with Other Drugs
The use of one drug together with other drugs can cause interactions, as well as remdesivir. Current data suggest that remdesivir should not be given with other antiviral drugs that are also being tested for COVID-19, such as lopinavir and ritonavir.
Antiviral drugs are available in the form of injections. This prescription drug should only be injected by a doctor or by a medical officer under the supervision of a doctor.
Remdesivir Side Effects and Dangers
As noted above, remdesivir is still in the pilot phase. Therefore, the side effects that may arise due to the use of this drug are not known.