Veklury® injection
This product is manufactured by Gilead Sciences using the ingredient remdesivir.
This product is taken via intravenous injection.
Why is it prescribed?
Remdesivir is used to treat COVID-19 in specific people who are at high risk of serious complications from the virus.
You will be given blood tests to check for kidney, liver or bleeding problems before treatment starts and during treatment. Treatment
will be stopped if your kidney or liver show signs of damage during treatment.
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Veklury® is given by intravenous injection lasting 30 to 120 minutes, once a day. The dosage and duration of therapy will be determined by the physician.
Remdesivir is an antiviral agent that works against the COVID-19 virus by stopping it from multiplying in the body.
Most common:
- increase in liver enzymes
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
Contact your healcare provider right away if you experience:
- an allergic reaction: hives, itching, red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin, wheezing, tightness in the chest of throat, trouble breathing, or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue or throat
- signs of liver problems: dark urine, decreased appetite, stomach pain, light-colored sttols, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes
Do not use remdesivir if you are allergic to it or to any of the ingredients in the medication.
Do not use if you have serious liver or kidney problems.
Drug Interactions:
- chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine. These work against the effects of remdesivir
- theophylline
- midazolam - take 2 hours after remdesivir
Use in pregnancy: Not yet known how safe this is for use during pregnancy. Discuss risks versus benefits with your healthcare provider. Use effective contraception if on remdesivir.
Use in breastfeeding: Information on safety is lacking. Discuss use with your healthcare provider