Desrem Injection
Desrem Injection works by inhibiting an RNA-dependent enzyme called RNA polymerase that helps the SARS-CoV-2 virus make more copies of itself. It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. You should take this medicine only at the prescription of your doctor. Take it only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. You should not self-medicate this medicine.
Desrem Injection
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Desrem Injection is a broad-spectrum antiviral medicine. It is used for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. The medicine decreases the viral load in the body and speeds up the recovery process.
Desrem Injection works by inhibiting an RNA-dependent enzyme called RNA polymerase that helps the SARS-CoV-2 virus make more copies of itself. It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a doctor. You should take this medicine only at the prescription of your doctor. Take it only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. You should not self-medicate this medicine.
The most common side effects of this medicine include anemia, fever, acute kidney injury, increased blood glucose, and increased transaminases. If you experience any allergic reactions after taking the medicine or if any of the side effects bother you, you should let your doctor know.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should let your doctor know. It should be given with caution in the elderly or pediatric population.
03Uses
Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
04How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
05How It Works
Desrem Injection is a broad-spectrum antiviral medicine. It works by inhibiting an RNA dependent enzyme called RNA polymerase that helps the SARS-CoV-2 virus make more copies of itself. By doing so, it decreases viral load in the body.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a highly infectious disease that is caused by a strain of coronavirus named SARS-CoV2. The most common symptoms are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, breathing difficulty, nasal congestion, and diarrhea among others. Desrem Injection is used to manage these symptoms in suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalised with severe disease. This medicine helps you recover from the infection. If you think you have come in contact with a person who has been infected with Covid-19, or if you feel any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Increased liver enzymes
Vomiting
Nausea
Hypotension (low blood pressure)
Kidney damage
Fever
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Desrem Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Desrem Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Desrem Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Desrem Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Desrem Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Desrem Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Desrem Injection is used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 infection) in hospitalized adults and children 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg).
Renal and liver function of the patient (with kidney and liver problem respectively) should be monitored before and during treatment with Desrem Injection.
The doctor should be informed about all other prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements that you are taking. Desrem Injection may interact with other medicines.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
After completing the treatment with Desrem Injection and stay at the hospital, maintain a healthy lifestyle at home in order to recover quickly.
COVID 19 can be life-threatening but can be prevented by taking vaccination, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing wherever possible.
References
Sources and references
USFDA. Fact Sheet for Health Care Providers: Emergency Use Authorizationof Remdisivir . Foster City, California: Gilead Sciences. . view
US Food and Drug Administration. CoronavirusUpdate: FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Potential COVID-19 Treatment. . view
USFDA. Frequently Asked Questions on the Emergency Use Authorization for Remdesivir for Certain Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients. . view
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