Is Remdesivir Safe To Treat Pregnant Women With COVID-19?
COVID-19Common questionIs remdesivir safe to treat pregnant women with COVID-19?Remdesivir has since been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of COVID-19 in adults and children over age 12 years.Although it has not been approved specifically for use in pregnancy, remdesivir can be prescribed to pregnant women if their physicians believe the drug may benefit them.
Are pregnant women at increased risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19?
Pregnant women are at increased risk for severe COVID-19–related illness, and COVID-19 is associated with an increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes and maternal and neonatal complications (1–3).
Risk for Stillbirth Among Women With and Without COVID-19 at Delivery Hospitalization — United States, March 2020–September 2021 | MMWR
Can you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you are pregnant?
If you are pregnant, you can receive a COVID-19 vaccine. There is currently no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, cause fertility problems. However, data are limited about the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are pregnant.
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For which COVID-19 patients has been approved Remdesivir?
On October 22, 2020, the FDA approved the antiviral drug Veklury (remdesivir) for use in adults and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older and weighing at least 40 kg) for the treatment of COVID-19 requiring hospitalization.
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions | FDA
How does Remdesivir injection work to treat COVID-19?
Remdesivir is in a class of medications called antivirals. It works by stopping the virus from spreading in the body.
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