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Brand Name: Veklury
Drug Class: Nucleotide analog
FDA Category: Prescription Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Antivirals and Antibiotics
Dosage Form: Tablet Injection (powder for reconstitution) - 100mg/vial , injection (concentrated solution) - 5mg/mL
Common Usage: COVID-19 infection
How it works
Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp)
Pregnancy
Available clinical trial data for VEKLURY in pregnant women have not identified a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes following second- and third-trimester exposure. There are insufficient data to evaluate the risk of VEKLURY exposure during the first trimester.
Lactation
The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for VEKLURY and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from VEKLURY or from an underlying maternal condition
Warnings
Contraindicated: Hypersensitivity ; Warnings: Increased risk of transaminase levels, risk of reduced antiviral activity with use of chloroquine or hydroxychloroquine
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Submission Date: Apr 16, 2024, 07:59AM
Last Update Date: Sep 14, 2024, 07:26PM
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