Paxlovid is an antiviral prescription medication used to treat adults with mild to moderate Covid-19 who have had symptoms for 5 days or less and are at risk for developing severe Covid-19.

Some risk factors for developing severe Covid-19

Patients that are 50 years and older,

Patients that are obese,

Patients that smoke,

Patients with conditions like heart disease and diabetes,

For more risk factors please speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

How supplied:

-standard dose pack

-reduced dose pack (for patients with moderate renal impairment)

Standard Dose 300mg ; 100mg pack: In this pack, each dose consists of 3 tablets. 2 tablets of nirmatrelvir 150mg (300mg total) and 1 tablet of ritonavir 100mg. These 3 tablets are to be taken all together in the morning and again in the evening at the same time for 5 days.

Reduced Dose 150mg ; 100mg pack: In this pack, each dose consists of 2 tablets. 1 tablet of nirmatrelvir 150mg and 1 tablet of ritonavir 100mg. These 2 tablets are to be taken all together in the morning and again in the evening at the same time for 5 days.

Precautions:

Tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems, if you have HIV 1, if you are pregnant or if you are on birth control.

Drug Interactions:

Paxlovid interacts with may commonly used drugs that can results in severe side effects. Some examples of these drugs are:

• simvastatin
• amiodarone
• tamsulosin
• phenytoin
• sildenafil
• carbamazepine
• St. John’s Wort

It is very important to disclose all the drugs you are taking with your doctor including over the counter medication.

Some side effects of Paxlovid

• Trouble breathing
• Rash
• Headache
• Nausea
• High blood pressure
• Swelling lips, tongue, face
• Painful mouth sores
• Liver problems that may present with itchy skin, stomach pain, yellowing of skin and eyes e.t.c.

If you have any unexplained side effects, or any questions while taking Paxlovid, always call your doctor.

Note: This is not an exhaustive list and is for information only. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist if you need personal treatment options or questions.