How is Remdesivir dosed?
Remdesivir is typically used to treat COVID-19 in hospitalized patients and non-hospitalized patients at high risk for severe COVID-19. For non-hospitalized patients, it is usually given once a day for 3 days, within 7 days of the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. The specific dosage may depend on factors such as age, weight, medical history, and other medications being taken. Always follow the instructions and dosage recommendations provided by your healthcare professional. Please consult with your doctor for personalized dosing information and any additional questions you may have.
What is the dosage form of Remdesivir?
The dosage forms of Remdesivir are solution and powder for solution.
How is Remdesivir administered?
Remdesivir is administered under the immediate supervision of a healthcare professional. It is typically given once a day for 3 days to non-hospitalized patients who start receiving the medicine within 7 days of the onset of COVID-19 symptoms. The medicine is available in solution and powder for solution dosage forms.
What are common precautions when taking Remdesivir?
Common precautions for Remdesivir include:
- Monitoring progress: Your doctor will closely monitor your progress while you receive Remdesivir to ensure it is working properly and to check for any side effects.
- Blood and urine tests: You may need to undergo blood and urine tests to check for unwanted effects.
- Allergic reactions: Remdesivir may cause serious allergic reactions, including infusion-related reactions and anaphylaxis. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as fever, chills, shaking, dizziness, headache, hoarseness, increased sweating, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, itching or skin rash, lightheadedness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth.
- Avoid combining with other medications: Do not use Remdesivir with chloroquine phosphate or hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
Always consult your healthcare professional for medical advice, and report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.