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The FDA has issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the investigational antiviral drug remdesivir for the treatment of suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease. The approval is based on the NIH’s clinical trial showing “promising results.”
The emergency use authorization allows for remdesivir to be distributed in the U.S. and administered intravenously by health care providers, as appropriate, to treat suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalized with severe disease
Severe disease is defined as patients with low blood oxygen levels or needing oxygen therapy or more intensive breathing support such as a mechanical ventilator
It was determined that it is reasonable to believe that remdesivir may be effective in treating COVID-19, and that, given there are no adequate, approved, or available alternative treatments, the known and potential benefits to treat this serious or life-threatening virus currently outweigh the known and potential risks of the drug’s use
As far as the results are concerned, it’s cautious optimism
There is some effect but it is not a wonder effect
We have to find out when is the best time to give this drug, who benefits more
There is still a lot of data to come out of this trial
NIH clinical trial shows Remdesivir accelerates recovery from advanced COVID-19
Covid-19: Remdesivir is helpful but not a wonder drug, say researchers (BMJ)
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