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  2. Antivirals for COVID-19: What You Need to Know - WebMD

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    Paxlovid is a prescription COVID-19 pill from Pfizer and is used to treat adults and children 12 and older (weighing at least 88 pounds) who have mild-to-moderate COVID-19 and high risk of the ...

  3. FDA OKs New Treatment to Prevent COVID in High-Risk People

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    March 26, 2024 – The FDA has approved a new antibody treatment to help prevent COVID-19 in those who are most at risk from the virus. In its announcement, the agency explained that the new ...

  4. Can Ozempic Really Lower Your Risk of Severe COVID-19?

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    Dima Berlini/Getty Images. A new study has found that taking semaglutide (Ozempic) was linked with less severe COVID-19. People were also less likely to die from any cause while using this drug ...

  5. Steroids and COVID-19: Risks, Interactions, Prevention, and More

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    The use of anabolic steroids can alter the immune system and increase the risk of infection. A 2022 study found that current anabolic steroid use is a risk factor for COVID-19 severity. In the ...

  6. Paxlovid May Help Reduce Risk of Long COVID - Healthline

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    Paxlovid is an antiviral medication that combines two drugs – nirmatrelvir and ritonavir – that work together to reduce the risk of severe COVID-19 illness. It is available for people ages 12 ...

  7. Remdesivir Intravenous: Uses, Side Effects ... - WebMD

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    Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a ...

  8. Coronavirus Treatment: At Home, Hospital, Drugs - WebMD

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    This involves putting a 6-inch cotton swab up both sides of your nose for about 15 seconds. Give you a chest X-ray or CT scan. You may get extra oxygen through two small tubes that go just inside ...

  9. Paxlovid: How to Get the COVID-19 Antiviral Drug - Healthline

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    The antiviral medication Paxlovid has proven to be effective in preventing serious illnesses from COVID-19. Right now, only people with certain medical conditions can be prescribed the drug.