Looking for COVID treatment in New Braunfels? We exclusively offer Remdesivir, the only FDA approved COVID treatment on the market. We also offer rapid PCR COVID testing, with results in 15 minutes.
Remdesivir Treatment
January 21, 2022 - Received FDA Approval for treatment of outpatients with Covid and clinical risks for progression to severe disease.
Remdesivir (Veklury) is designed for treating RNA-based viruses that maintained global pandemic potential (Ebola, SARS, MERS).
Remdesivir, the only FDA-approved treatment (Taken 3 consecutive days via IV), reduces hospitalization by 87%.
How does it work?
Infused over 30-120 minutes on Day 1, 2, and 3. Labs checked daily before administration and observed 1 hour following infusion.
Key Inclusion Criteria:
- Either:
- Age ≥ 18 years with at least 1 pre-existing risk factor for progression to hospitalization
- (chronic lung disease,
- hypertension,
- cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease,
- diabetes,
- obesity (body mass index ≥ 30),
- immunocompromised,
- chronic mild or moderate kidney disease,
- chronic liver disease,
- current cancer, or
- sickle cell disease)
- Or aged ≥ 60 years
- Age ≥ 18 years with at least 1 pre-existing risk factor for progression to hospitalization
- Positive test for Covid
- ≥ 1 symptom(s) of COVID-19 for ≤ 7 days
Not currently requiring hospitalization