Remdesivir Injection

REMDESIVIR (rem DE si veer) treats COVID-19. It works by limiting the spread of the virus in your body. It belongs to a group of medications called antivirals. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by bacteria.

This medication is injected into a vein. It is given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as newborns for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• Infusion reactions—chest pain, shortness of breath or trouble breathing, feeling faint or lightheaded
• Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Nausea

This medication is given in a hospital or clinic. It will not be stored at home.

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Liver disease
• An unusual or allergic reaction to remdesivir, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• Breast-feeding

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

• Chloroquine
• Hydroxychloroquine

Keep appointments for follow-up doses. It is important not to miss your dose. Call your care team if you are unable to keep an appointment.

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medication.