“Doctor Manu” opens the benefits – side effects of Paxlovid that are common, how to take it, who should use it?
Today (29 April 65) Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong, a physician specializing in respiratory diseases Wichaiyut Hospital Posted a message through the page of Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong FC, stating that
“I attended a Paxlovid Awareness Conference with a doctor. Organized by Pfizer on April 27, 2022 at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Paxlovid is the world’s first new drug developed to treat COVID-19. It is classified as a Protease Inhibitor.
This medication contains
* Nirmatrelvir tablets (150 mg)
* Ritonavir tablets (100 mg)
How to use, eat Nirmatrelvir 2 tablets and Ritonavir 1 tablet twice daily for 5 days.
For people aged 18 years and over (in foreign countries, for children aged 12 years and over, weighing more than 40 kilograms)
If renal function is impaired, eGFR >30 to <60, Nirmatrevir should be titrated down to 1 tablet twice daily and Ritonavir 1 tablet twice daily at the same time. Do not use in case of renal and liver failure.
The results of the study found that Paxlovid reduced the risk of serious illness, hospitalization or death by 89% when people received the drug within five 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
* People who are obese
* Diabetics
* Patients with cardiovascular disease
* Patients with chronic kidney disease
* Patients with respiratory disease
* Stroke patients
* Cancer patients
* Those who are not vaccinated or receive only 1-2 needles
people who have never been vaccinated or receive only 1-2 needles and with one risk factor, Paxlovid should be considered promptly within 5 days of onset of symptoms.
For people who have received 3 doses of vaccine and the last dose is mRNA vaccine. At least two risk factors should be considered before Paxlovid is considered. Because at the moment the drug is limited.
Common drug side effects is a change in food taste and diarrhea
Caution when taking paxlovid with other drugs may interact must be inspected before each use of the drug.
picture from Mor Manoon Leechawengwong FC / Reuters
