Comparing Paxlovid vs Remdesivir
Paxlovid | Remdesivir |
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Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir) | Remdesivir |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for COVID-19. Paxlovid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for COVID-19. remdesivir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir) | More about Remdesivir | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Paxlovid has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 494 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
Remdesivir has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 38 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Paxlovid side effects in more detail. |
See also: remdesivir side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
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Veklury | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
6.05 hours |
11 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 665 drugs are known to interact with Paxlovid:
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A total of 386 drugs are known to interact with remdesivir:
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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