Sotrovimab Side Effects

On March 25, 2022, FDA issued an update to the emergency use authorization (EUA) for sotrovimab based on new data showing that the current authorized dose of sotrovimab is unlikely to be effective against the Omicron BA.2 subvariant.^{15 16} Under the revised EUA, sotrovimab is no longer authorized for use at this time in geographic regions where infection is likely to have been caused by a SARS-CoV-2 variant that is not susceptible to this treatment.^{15 16} There are several other therapies (e.g., nirmatrelvir, remdesivir, bebtelovimab, molnupiravir) that are expected to be effective against the BA.2 subvariant, and that are authorized or approved to treat certain patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk for progression to severe disease, including hospitalization or death. Health care providers should assess whether these treatments are suitable for their patients.¹⁵ FDA will continue to monitor the BA.2 subvariant in all U.S. regions and may revise the authorization further to ensure that patients with COVID-19 have effective treatments available. Health care providers should also monitor the frequency of BA.2 in their region as they choose appropriate treatment options for their patients.¹⁵

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