Substance / Medication

Remdesivir

Overview

Active Ingredient
remdesivir
RxNorm CUI
2284718

Indications

Clinical Studies (14) [see] VEKLURY is indicated for the treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in adults and pediatric patients (birth to less than 18 years of age weighing at least 1.5 kg) who are: Hospitalized, or Not hospitalized and have mild-to-moderate COVID-19, and are at high risk for progression to severe COVID-19, including hospitalization or death.

Labeler: Gilead Sciences, Inc.Updated: 2026-02-12T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see]. VEKLURY is contraindicated in patients with a history of clinically significant hypersensitivity reactions to VEKLURY or any components of the product

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

Sort:
Comparing the Effectiveness and Safety of Remdesivir and Molnupiravir in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Moghadam Seyed Hamid Pakzad, Sarkoohi Ali, Navidi Zia et al. · Immun Inflamm Dis · 2025
PMID: 41103058Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Association of Remdesivir use with bradycardia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ishisaka Yoshiko, Aikawa Tadao, Malik Aaqib et al. · J Med Virol · 2023
PMID: 37539782Meta-Analysis

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

View adverse reactions & drug interactions on DailyMed

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Remdesivir (substance)
SNOMED CT
870592005
UMLS CUI
C4726677
RxNorm CUI
2284718
Labeler
Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
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Biomarkers
0
Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.