Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Veklury

Descriptions


Remdesivir injection is used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in hospitalized patients. It is also used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in non-hospitalized patients who are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19 (eg, hospitalization, death).

Remdesivir is an antiviral medicine that works against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

This medicine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Solution
  • Powder for Solution