Molnupiravir

Molecule Description

Molnupiravir is an antiviral medicine. It is used for the treatment of Covid-19

disease in adult patients who have a high risk of progression of the disease. The dose, frequency and duration of the treatment are decided by your doctor after accessing your condition. Before initiating treatment with the molnupiravir, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, suffering from any liver or kidney problems or are allergic to it. A person infected with coronavirus should stay in isolation in a well-ventilated space and should follow COVID-19 appropriate behavior to prevent the spread of infection.

Uses

Contraindications

Precautions and Warnings

Mode of Action

References

Uses of Molnupiravir

Molnupiravir is used for the treatment of Covid-19 disease in adult patients who have a high risk of progression of the disease.

Contraindications of Molnupiravir

When should one not use Molnupiravir

If you are allergic to molnupiravir
If your age is less than 18 years
If you are a pregnant women
Molnupiravir should not be used for more than 5 consecutive days
It should not be used for prevention of covid-19 disease

Precautions and Warnings of Molnupiravir

Pregnancy

Can I take molnupiravir during pregnancy?

Molnupiravir should not be take by pregnant women in any case. Females of childbearing potential should use a reliable method of contraception correctly and consistently, as applicable, for the duration of treatment and for 4 days after the last dose of this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Can I take molnupiravir while breastfeeding?

Limited information is available on use of this medicine while breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed molnupiravir?

Limited information is available on effects of this medicine while driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with molnupiravir?

Limited information is available on interaction of this medicine and alcohol.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are a Male of reproductive potential who is sexually active with female of child bearing potential should use a reliable method of contraception correctly and consistently during treatment and for...

Mode of Action of Molnupiravir

How Does It Work?

Molnupiravir works by interfering with the action of a certain enzyme in the viral cell which leads to inhibitions of the growth of the infection-causing virus.

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Dr. Arpit Verma

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Ritu Budania

MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)

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Last Updated on: 10 Jan 2022 | 05:50 PM (IST)

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