Molnupiravir Capsules

Molnupiravir Capsules

Classification: Antiviral Medicine

What are Molnupiravir Capsules?

Molnupiravir is approved for its effectiveness in COVID-19. It is effective in SARS-CoV-2 infections. It is widely used to prevent the severity of infection and also prevent disease prolongation.

Uses of Molnupiravir Capsule

• • Mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.
• • It stops the progress of the disease.
• • It is used in people who have not reached severe illness.

Why Molnucure 200mg?

Molnucure 200 mg, available worldwide, is widely used to prevent the development of severe illness in COVID-19 infections. Molnucure 200mg is used to treat mild to moderate illness in non-hospitalized people.

Aprazer Healthcare – Leadership in Antiviral Manufacturing

Aprazer Healthcare is the leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company, developing a range of antivirals, anti-herpes, and COVID-19 medicines.

Exporting 30 + generic antiviral medicines to 100 + countries, we are the leading antiviral drug exporters. We manufacture global standard COVID-19 medicines. Trusted worldwide, we are the largest Covid-19 medicine manufacturer and exporter.

Working of Molnupiravir Capsules

Molnupiravir is a prodrug; it gets converted into an active form. It introduces an error in the genetic code of DNA replication and triggers an error catastrophe, which leads to the death of the Viral DNA.

Common Side Effects of Molnupiravir

Various side effects may occur due to Molnupiravir treatment at the start of the therapy. Severe side effects may need a doctor’s intervention. The mild side effects fade with adjustment to the dose.

• • Nausea
• • Diarrhea
• • Dizziness
• • Headache

Serious Side Effects of Molnupiravir

Serious side effects are caused in people with other medical conditions.

Allergy – Any allergy or hypersensitivity to the drug can cause an anaphylactic flare. Severe skin rash, difficulty in breathing, etc.

Toxicity – It severely affects bone and cartilage formation in young children.

Increases the Risk of Mutation – The addition of errors into the viral DNA causes changes in the genetic structure and increases the risk of developing new variants.

Increased Liver Enzymes – It causes severe liver injury in people with liver disorders.

Precautions While Using Molnupiravir Capsules

While the side effects of Molnupiravir are well-tolerated, but can cause severe side effects in people with medical conditions like –

• • Diabetes
• • Hypertension
• • Elderly people
• • Weaker immunity
• • Lung diseases
• • Kidney diseases

Warnings

• • It must be avoided in pregnant and feeding women.
• • It should not be given to children.
• • It should be taken under a doctor’s prescription.

Drug Interactions

Molnupiravir should be carefully used in people with heart diseases due to severe drug interactions.

• • Cardiovascular drugs
• • Blood thinners
• • Drugs for arrhythmia
• • De-coagulants

Key Takeaways

Molnupiravir is effective for people having mild to moderate COVID-19 infections. It is not recommended to treat severe COVID-19 cases or the prolonged disease. It is used in non-hospitalized people. Self–medication should be avoided in people with other medical conditions.