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Uses
Consult your pharmacist or physician.
How to use Veklury (remdesivir)
liquid that is injected into a blood vessel
Side Effects
What are the most common side effects of Veklury?
The most common side effects of Veklury are listed below. Tell your health care provider if you have any of these side effects that bother you.
- Nausea
- Increase in liver enzymes (see below)
There may be other side effects of Veklury that are not listed here. Contact your health care provider if you think you are having a side effect of a medicine. In the U.S., you can report side effects to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or by calling 800-FDA-1088 (800-332-1088). In Canada, you can report side effects to Health Canada at www.health.gc.ca/medeffect or by calling 866-234-2345.
What are the serious side effects of Veklury?
While less common, the most serious side effects of Veklury are described below, along with what to do if they happen.
Severe Allergic Reactions. Veklury may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. These reactions are most likely when you get this medicine or within an hour afterward. Tell your health care provider right away or get emergency help if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.
- Breathing problems or wheezing
- Racing heart
- Fever or general ill feeling
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
- Trouble swallowing or throat tightness
- Itching, skin rash, or pale red bumps on the skin called hives
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting
- Stomach cramps
- Joint pain
Increase In Liver Enzymes. Veklury commonly causes an increase in liver enzymes, which may be a sign of injury to your liver. Your health care provider may do blood tests to check your liver enzymes before and while using Veklury to check for liver problems. Keep all appointments to have your blood checked.
Precautions
Consult your pharmacist or physician.
Interactions
Does Veklury interact with foods or drinks?
There are no known interactions between Veklury and foods or drinks.
It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect Veklury, but heavy drinking can slow your immune response and make it harder for your body to fight infections. The risk of liver problems may be increased if you drink alcohol while using Veklury.
Does Veklury interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?
Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.
In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before using Veklury.
- Chloroquine, which is a medicine used for malaria and other conditions
- Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil, Sovuna), which is a medicine used for malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus
This may not be a complete list of medicines that can interact with Veklury. Always check with your health care provider.
Overdose
If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing , call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
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Missed Dose
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