Redyx 100 mg Injection

Composition of Redyx 100 mg Injection

Redyx 100 mg Injection contains Remdesivir (100mg). It belongs to the Antiviral agent class of medicines.

Uses of Redyx 100 mg Injection

Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a highly infectious disease that is caused by a strain of coronavirus named SARS-CoV2. The most common symptoms are fever
• cough
• loss of taste or smell
• breathing difficulty
• nasal congestion
• and diarrhea among others. Redyx 100mg Injection is used to manage these symptoms in suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalised with severe disease. This medicine helps you recover from the infection. If you think you have come in contact with a person who has been infected with Covid-19
• or if you feel any of these symptoms
• consult your doctor immediately.

How Redyx 100 mg Injection works

Redyx 100 Injection is a broad-spectrum antiviral medicine. It works by inhibiting an Rna dependent enzyme called Rna polymerase that helps the SARS-CoV-2 virus make more copies of itself. By doing so, it decreases viral load in the body.

How to take Redyx 100 mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Redyx 100mg Injection, please consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause confusion, kidney injury and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Redyx 100 mg Injection

Most side effects of Redyx are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Redyx 100 mg Injection

Warnings and precautions

Antivirals work best when started early — within the first day or two of symptoms for most infections. Complete the course exactly as prescribed; stopping early can allow the virus to become resistant. Drink plenty of water, particularly with aciclovir and its relatives. Treatment for chronic hepatitis must never be stopped without your specialist's advice.

Do not take Redyx if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Several antivirals interact with other medicines — tell your doctor everything you take, including supplements.

How to store Redyx 100 mg Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Redyx 100 mg Injection

Redyx 100mg Injection is used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 infection) in hospitalized adults and children 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg). Renal and liver function of the patient (with kidney and liver problem respectively) should be monitored before and during treatment with Redyx 100mg Injection. The doctor should be informed about all other prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements that you are taking. Redyx 100mg Injection may interact with other medicines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. After completing the treatment with Redyx 100mg Injection and stay at the hospital, maintain a healthy lifestyle at home in order to recover quickly. COVID 19 can be life-threatening but can be prevented by taking vaccination, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing wherever possible. Redyx 100mg Injection is used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 infection) in hospitalized adults and children 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg). Renal and liver function of the patient (with kidney and liver problem respectively) should be monitored before and during treatment with Redyx 100mg Injection. The doctor should be informed about all other prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements that you are taking. Redyx 100mg Injection may interact with other medicines. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. After completing the treatment with Redyx 100mg Injection and stay at the hospital, maintain a healthy lifestyle at home in order to recover quickly. COVID 19 can be life-threatening but can be prevented by taking vaccination, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing wherever possible.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

COMMON PRODUCTS

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Antiviral agent

Chemical class:

Alpha amino acid derivative