Other names: oral nirmatrelvir + ritonavir
Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Paxlovid is a medicine that helps people get better faster if they get sick with COVID-19.
It’s like a special pill that fights the virus so it doesn’t make your body too sick. You have to take it soon after you start feeling sick, usually within 5 days of getting symptoms like a cough, fever, or sore throat.
Doctors mostly give Paxlovid to people who might get really sick from COVID-19, like older adults or people who already have other health problems. It helps stop the virus from spreading too much inside your body.
You take it at home, usually two times a day for 5 days.
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AI generated Summary: Based on the single expert review provided, Paxlovid appears to be an effective treatment for COVID-19 when started within 5 days of symptom onset. It reduces the risk of severe illness, particularly in high-risk patients, despite the possibility of symptom rebound after completing the treatment.
Paxlovid is an effective treatment for COVID-19 that should be started within 5 days of symptom onset. It helps reduce the risk of severe illness, especially in high-risk patients. Some people may experience a rebound of symptoms after completing the treatment, but it still offers strong protection overall.
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