Drug Name:Remdesivir
Drug Class:Antiviral
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits viral RNA polymerase, preventing viral replication
Use:
  • Treatment of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients
  • Investigational use for other viral infections
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Elevated liver enzymes
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to remdesivir
  • Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min)
Specialty:
  • Infectious Disease
  • Pulmonology
  • Critical Care