New Data on Paxlovid Reported

Am J Nurs. 2022 Oct 1;122(10):59. doi: 10.1097/01.NAJ.0000890244.62778.a4.

Abstract

According to this study: In a phase 2/phase 3 study of Paxlovid use in patients at standard risk for developing severe COVID-19, the primary end point of self-reported sustained alleviation of all symptoms for four consecutive days wasn't met.A nonsignificant risk reduction in hospitalizations and death was seen in a subgroup of patients who had at least one risk factor for severe COVID-19.

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Drug Combinations
  • Hospitalization
  • Humans
  • Lactams
  • Leucine
  • Nitriles
  • Proline
  • Ritonavir
  • SARS-CoV-2
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Drug Combinations
  • Lactams
  • Nitriles
  • nirmatrelvir and ritonavir drug combination
  • Proline
  • Leucine
  • Ritonavir