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Dr. Aditya Singh

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Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer

Antivirals for systemic use

Veklury

(remdesivir)

Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC

About this medicine

Veklury is indicated for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID 19) in adults and paediatric patients (at least 4 weeks of age and weighing at least 3 kg):  with pneumonia requiring supplemental oxygen (low- or high-flow oxygen or other non-invasive ventilation at start of treatment) who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at increased risk of progressing to severe COVID-19 (see section 5.1)

Common Substitutes & Alternatives

These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.

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Tenofovir disoproxil Viatris (previously Tenofovir disoproxil Mylan)Composition: tenofovir disoproxilViatris Limited
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Ritonavir Viatris (previously Ritonavir Mylan)Composition: ritonavirViatris Limited
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Emtricitabine / Rilpivirine / Tenofovir Alafenamide ViatrisComposition: emtricitabine;rilpivirine;tenofovir alafenamideViatris Limited
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Key Information

Salt / Composition

remdesivir

Category

Antivirals for systemic use

Manufacturer

Gilead Sciences Ireland UC

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