Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Veklury Injection
Veklury Injection
| Generic name | remdesivir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antiviral (nucleotide analogue prodrug) |
| Forms | Powder for injection/infusion (100 mg per vial, reconstituted to 5 mg/mL) |
Veklury is a prescription antiviral medicine given as an infusion into a vein. It contains the active ingredient remdesivir and is used to treat COVID-19 in certain adults and children.
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Your prescriber and the leaflet in your pack know your situation. This page does not.
- Follow your prescriber and the leaflet
- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
- Doses and warnings differ by country and product
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