Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Remdesivir Injection
Remdesivir Injection
| Generic name | remdesivir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Purine nucleosides; antivirals for systemic use, direct acting antivirals (ATC code: J05AB16) |
| Forms | Powder for concentrate for solution for infusion (intravenous), Intravenous solution (5 mg/mL) |
Veklury is an antiviral medicine containing remdesivir, given by IV infusion to treat COVID-19. It works by stopping the coronavirus from multiplying in the body.
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