Remdesivir is an antiviral injection used in the treatment of COVID-19, but it is not meant for every patient. In this video, Dr. Dipak Viradia explains that Remdesivir is given in the hospital, under a doctor’s supervision, mainly to patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 whose oxygen levels have dropped and who need oxygen support. It works best when started early in the illness, because it acts by slowing the virus from multiplying. Patients with mild symptoms recovering at home generally do not need it, and it is not a substitute for timely medical care. Using Remdesivir without proper assessment can expose patients to side effects without any real benefit, so the decision should always be made by the treating doctor.
It is mainly given to hospitalized COVID-19 patients with moderate to severe illness who need oxygen support. The treating doctor decides based on the patient’s condition.
No. Remdesivir is given only in a hospital or supervised medical setting and is generally not needed for mild cases that are recovering at home.
No. It is an antiviral that slows the virus from multiplying. It can support recovery when used at the right time, but it does not cure the disease on its own.
Possible side effects include nausea, changes in liver function, and allergic or infusion-related reactions. Liver and kidney function are checked before and during treatment.
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