Description and Brand Names
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
US Brand Name
- 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
Portions of this document last updated: Aug. 01, 2022
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