REMWIN 100MG INJECTION

Introduction:

Remwin 100mg Injection consists of the active ingredient Remdesivir. It is an approved drug in adult and pediatric patients (12 years of age and older, at least weighing 40 kg) for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) requiring hospitalization. It will only be given to patients who have pneumonia, and need extra oxygen to help them breathe, but who are not on artificial ventilation. 

This injection should be administered only in a hospital or healthcare setting capable of providing acute care. Inform your physician if you are taking theophylline, midazolam, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine or pitavastatin as Remdesivir may affect the way these medicines work. Common side effects include nausea and liver disorders.

Uses of Remwin 100mg Injection: 

• Treatment of COVID-19 in patients above the age of 12 requiring hospitalization.

How Remwin 100mg Injection works: 

Remwin 100mg Injection is an inhibitor of the SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp), which is vital for viral replication. It stops the virus multiplying in cells and this stops the virus multiplying in the body.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

Store at room temperature (20-25°C) or 48 hours at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C) before administration.

References:

1. Gilead Sciences, US food and drug administration [Revised on Oct 2020] [Accessed on 27th Mar 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2020/214787Orig1s000lbl.pdf
2. Gilead Sciences, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC) [Revised on Jan 2021] [Accessed on 27th Mar 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.11597.pdf

How to use Remwin 100mg Injection: 

This injection is intended for administration through an intravenous route after reconstitution and dilution. Administer only under the supervision and monitoring of a qualified healthcare professional. 

Safety Advice: 

Pregnancy:

It is unknown whether Remwin 100mg Injection will affect the unborn baby. Inform your physician beforehand if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

Breastfeeding:

It is unknown whether the drug can pass through human milk. Consult your physician if you are planning to breastfeed your child.

Liver : 

Inform your physician before starting treatment with Remwin 100mg Injection if you have severe liver disease. Ensure that your physician monitors your liver functions regularly.

Kidney: 

Inform your physician before starting treatment with Remwin 100mg Injection if you have severe kidney disease. Ensure that your physician monitors your kidney functions regularly.

Allergy: 

Inform the physician in case of allergy to this drug or its ingredients.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Hypersensitivity including infusion-related and Anaphylactic reactions.
• Changes in heart rate or BP
• Fever
• Shortness of breath, wheezing
• Swelling of lips, face, or throat
• Shivering
• Sweating
• Rash

Common

• Nausea
• Liver disorders
• Low oxygen level in blood