Are Patients Getting Remdesivir?

A. On October 22, 2020, FDA approved Veklury (remdesivir) for use in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg) for the treatment of COVID-19 requiring hospitalization.

What are the side effects of Remdesivir?

Remdesivir may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
• nausea
• constipation
• pain, bleeding, bruising of the skin, soreness, or swelling near the place where the medication was injected

How does Remdesivir injection work to treat COVID-19?

Remdesivir is in a class of medications called antivirals. It works by stopping the virus from spreading in the body.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.