Remdesivir is a type of antiviral medication. Remdesivir is a drug that is used to treat coronavirus disease, commonly known as COVID-19, in hospitalised patients.
Remdesivir may also be used in the United States to treat COVID-19 patients who are not in the hospital but have a high risk of COVID-19 complications due to their age, obesity, or other medical conditions (such as lung, kidney, or heart disease, diabetes).
Uses
A health care practitioner administers this drug by injecting it into a vein. It’s normally taken once a day, as advised by your doctor. It is administered to patients who are in the hospital for 5 to 10 days and to individuals who are not in the hospital for 3 days. It takes anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours to infuse.
The length of your treatment is determined by your medical condition and treatment response.
Side Effects
Remdesivir injection might cause substantial side effects both during and after the infusion. While you are receiving the drug, a doctor or nurse will keep a close eye on you.
If you experience any of the following symptoms during or after the infusion, contact your doctor or nurse right away: chills or shivering; nausea; vomiting; sweating; dizziness when standing up; rash; wheezing or shortness of breath; abnormally fast or slow heartbeat; or swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes. If you have these adverse effects, your doctor may need to slow down or stop your infusion.
