after World Health Organization or WHO Announcement to approve the use of antiviral drugs “Paxlovid” (Paxlovid) of Pfizer as a “Covid drug” that is more effective than all other drugs in reducing serious illness and died from COVID-19 and the World Health Organization has also approved the use of molnupiravir.
(29 Apr 2022) “Doctor Manu” Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, a specialist in respiratory diseases Wichaiyut Hospital Facebook post Mor Manoon Leechawengwong FC stated that I attended a drug education conference “Paxlovid” With Doctors organized by Pfizer on April 27, 2022 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. “Paxlovid” (Paxlovid) It is the world’s first new drug invented to treat the COVID-19 virus. It is classified as a protease inhibitor.
- Nirmatrelvir tablets (150 mg)
- Ritonavir tablets (100 mg)
How to use Nirmatrelvir 2 tablets and Ritonavir 1 tablet twice daily for 5 days are given to persons 18 years of age or older (internationally for children aged 12 years and over, weighing more than 40 kg) if renal function is impaired. >30 to <60: Nirmatrevir should be titrated down to 1 tablet twice daily, Ritonavir 1 tablet twice daily. Do not use in case of renal and liver failure.
The results of the study showed that the drug “Paxlovid” Reduces the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% when patients receive the drug within 5 days of onset of symptoms. Groups at risk of severe disease after contracting the COVID-19 virus It consists of people aged 60 years and over, at risk of 7 diseases and those who have never been vaccinated. or receive only 1-2 needles
- People over 60 years old
- obese person
- diabetic
- Cardiovascular disease patients
- chronic kidney disease patients
- respiratory disease patients
- stroke patients
- cancer patient
- those who are not vaccinated or receive only 1-2 needles
“Doctor Manu” Emphasize that people who have never been vaccinated or receiving only 1-2 doses and having 1 risk factor should consider giving medication “Paxlovid” within 5 days of onset of symptoms
For people who have received 3 doses of vaccine and the last dose is of mRNA vaccine, there should be at least two risk factors before considering the drug. “Paxlovid” because at the moment The drug is limited. Common drug side effects is a change in food taste and diarrhea
Cautionin drug use “Paxlovid” In combination with other drugs, interactions may occur. Always check before taking any medication.
