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Desrem 100 Injection Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

REMDESIVIR-100MG

Uses:

Coronavirus disease (COVID 19).

Medicinal Benefits:

Desrem 100 Injection belongs to a group of anti-viral medicines called SARS-CoV-2 nucleotide analogue RNA polymerase inhibitor. Desrem 100 Injection is used to treat corona virus disease requiring hospitalisation. Desrem 100 Injection binds to the viral-RNA-dependant RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. This inhibits viral replication by premature termination of RNA transcription. Thereby, Desrem 100 Injection lowers virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.

FAQs

Desrem 100 Injection binds to the RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the coronavirus to replicate itself. This inhibits viral replication by premature termination of RNA transcription. Thereby, Desrem 100 Injection lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.

Desrem 100 Injection should not be taken along with chloroquine phosphate and hydroxychloroquine sulphate as it might cause reduced anti-viral activity of Desrem 100 Injection. Co-administration of these drugs is not recommended.

No, Desrem 100 Injection is not indicated for the prevention of coronavirus disease. Desrem 100 Injection has been approved by DCGI (Drug Control General of India) for emergency use only in patients who are COVID-positive.

Regularly clean your hands thoroughly using soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitiser. Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth without washing your hands. Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly. Always remember to wear a mask, maintain social distance and avoid gatherings.

Covid-19 spreads through respiratory droplets when in close or direct contact with an infected person. The virus can spread through an infected person’s sneeze or cough. The virus can also be transmitted by touching any contaminated surfaces and then touching the nose, mouth or eyes without washing the hands.