Veklury (Intravenous)
Remdesivir is used to treat COVID-19 in adults and children who weigh at least 3 pounds (1.5 kilograms) and are hospitalized or are not hospitalized and have mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death.
Remdesivir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Veklury (Intravenous)?
You should not be treated with remdesivir if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients.
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- liver disease.
It is not known if remdesivir will harm an unborn baby if received during the first trimester of pregnancy. Having COVID-19 during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating COVID-19 may outweigh any risks to the baby. Tell your doctor right away if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Veklury (Intravenous)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during or after the injection. Tell your medical caregivers if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, sweaty, have a headache or uneven heart rate, chest tightness, back pain, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- liver problems--loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Common side effects may include:
- nausea; or
- abnormal liver function tests.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Veklury (Intravenous) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known if remdesivir will harm an unborn baby if received during the first trimester of pregnancy. Having COVID-19 during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating COVID-19 may outweigh any risks to the baby. Tell your doctor right away if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Veklury (Intravenous)?
Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Veklury (Intravenous)?
Use Veklury (Intravenous) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Remdesivir is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
This medicine must be given slowly, and the infusion can take 30 to 120 minutes to complete.
Remdesivir doses are based on weight. Your dose may change if you gain or lose weight. You will receive remdesivir once a day for 3 to up to 10 days, depending on whether you are hospitalized. Your doctor will determine how long you should receive remdesivir.
You will be watched during and for at least one hour after the injection to make sure you do not have an allergic reaction.
You will need certain blood tests before starting and during treatment with remdesivir.
You must remain under the care of a doctor while you are being treated with remdesivir.
In a medical setting you are not likely to miss a dose.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Veklury (Intravenous)?
In a medical setting an overdose would be treated quickly.