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Can the Antiviral Medicine Molnupiravir Stop COVID-19 Transmission?
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By Apollo 24/7, Last Updated on 15 February 2022, First Published on - 12 December 2020, Updated on - 18 October 2022
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What is Molnupiravir?
What did initial trials of Molnupiravir reveal?
How is Molnupiravir beneficial for COVID-19 infections?
- Reduce the number of days of infection
- Block the progress of the infection thereby preventing COVID-19 complications and outcomes
- Suppress the transmission of the Coronavirus and curb rapid community transmission.
As per a new study, Molnupiravir is expected to work against the Omicron variant though more research is needed to confirm it. The study found that a 5-day course of Molnupiravir could reduce COVID-related deaths in people at higher risk of severity. Molnupiravir is recommended for use in non-pregnant women and adults aged 18 years and above.
What is the latest on this antiviral medicine?
Is India planning to conduct trials of Molnupiravir?
What are some of the medicines that are currently used to treat COVID-19?
If you think you may have been infected with COVID-19, you can consult a physician and book an RT-PCR test to get screened for COVID-19.
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