Molnupiravir
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | COVID-19 disease |
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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
Molnupiravir is used for the treatment of Covid-19 disease in adult patients who have a high risk of progression of the disease.
Contraindications
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
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
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 at least 3 months after the last dose.
Mode of Action
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.
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