Remdesivir Injection

Description

Remdesivir   Injection is a broad-spectrum antiviral medicine. It is used for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. The medicine decreases the viral load in the body and speeds up the recovery process.

Remdesivir Injection works by inhibiting an RNA-dependent enzyme called RNA polymerase that helps the SARS-CoV-2 virus make more copies of itself. It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. You should take this medicine only at the prescription of your doctor. Take it only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. You should not self-medicate this medicine.

The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia, fever, acute kidney injury, increased blood glucose, and increased transaminases. If you experience any allergic reactions after taking the medicine or if any of the side effects bother you, you should let your doctor know.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should let your doctor know. It should be given with caution in the elderly or pediatric population.