Remdesivir Injection

Remdesivir injection is used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 infection) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in hospitalized adults and children 28 days of age and older who weigh at least 6.6 pounds (3 kg). Remdesivir injection is also used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 infection) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in non-hospitalized adults and children 28 days of age and older who weigh at least 6.6 pounds (3 kg) who are at high risk of progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization and death. Remdesivir is in a class of medications called antivirals. It works by stopping the virus from spreading in the body.

🔔 How should this medicine be used?

Remdesivir comes as a solution (liquid) and as a powder to be mixed with liquid and infused (injected slowly) into a vein over 30 to 120 minutes by a doctor or nurse in a hospital. For hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19, it is usually given once daily for 5 to 10 days. The length of your treatment depends on how well your body responds to the medication. For non-hospitalized mild to moderate COVID-19, it is started within 7 days of first symptoms and given once daily for 3 days.

Remdesivir injection may cause serious reactions during and after the infusion of the medication. A doctor or nurse will monitor you carefully while you are receiving the medication. Tell your doctor or nurse immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms during or after the infusion: chills or shivering; nausea; vomiting; sweating; dizziness upon standing up; rash; wheezing or shortness of breath; abnormally fast or slow heartbeat; or swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes. Your doctor may need to slow down your infusion or stop your treatment if you experience these side effects.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer’s information for the patient.