FDA Approves Remdesivir (Veklury) to Treat COVID-19

Finding a cure or vaccine for COVID-19 has been a top priority around the world. While there’s still a lot to learn about the disease and how to best manage it, researchers have been making progress over the past few months. For one, the FDA has approved the first treatment for COVID-19: remdesivir (Veklury). Here’s a look at the medication, including how it works, its side effects, and why it was approved. What is remdesivir? Remdesivir is an antiviral medication that is given by intravenous (IV) infusion in the hospital. It previously showed some effect against viruses such as SARS, MERS, and Ebola in cell and animal models. -- More...