Leaflet VEKLURY 100mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
Indicated for: COVID-19
Route of administration: infusion
Substance: remdesivir (antiviral)
ATC: J05AB16 (Antiinfectives for systemic use | Direct acting antivirals | Nucleosides and nucleotides excl. reverse transcriptase inhibitors)
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Remdesivir is an antiviral medication used for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection, which causes COVID-19. It is a nucleotide analog that inhibits viral RNA polymerase, blocking the replication of the virus in infected cells. Remdesivir has been approved for use in moderate to severe cases of COVID-19, particularly in hospitalized patients requiring supplemental oxygen.
The medication is administered intravenously, usually once daily, for a duration of 5 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the disease. It is most effective when given in the early stages of infection, before the disease progresses to critical forms.
Common side effects include nausea, headache, elevated liver enzymes (transaminases), and injection site reactions. Rarely, severe allergic reactions or kidney dysfunction may occur. Regular monitoring of liver and kidney function is essential during treatment.
Remdesivir is used under strict medical supervision and is reserved for hospitals and medical facilities. While it can reduce hospitalization duration and disease progression, its effectiveness varies depending on the stage of the disease and the patient’s overall condition.
General data about VEKLURY 100mg
- Substance: remdesivir
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-10-2025
- Product code: W70543001
- Concentration: 100mg
- Pharmaceutical form: powder for concentrate for solution for infusion
- Quantity: 1
- Product type: Generic medicine
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for remdesivir
Concentrations available for remdesivir
- 100mg
- 5mg/ml