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Remdesivir only for restricted emergency use on Covid-19 patients: Govt

The Union health ministry issued a fresh clinical management protocol for Covid-19 patients on Friday

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In the latest protocol, the ministry has informed the dosage of remdesivir should be-- 200 mg IV on day 1

New Delhi
The Union health ministry on Friday revised the dosage of the antiviral drug remdesivir, being administered to hospitalised coronavirus (Covid-19) patients, from the earlier six days to a five-day treatment

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First Published: Jul 4 2020 | 8:29 AM IST

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