新冠“特效药”莫努匹韦（Molnupiravir）国内怎么购买？怎么服用？

In a world where the COVID-19 epidemic is prevalent, drugs to treat COVID-19 have received special attention. Monupivir is used to treat mild and moderate symptoms of COVID-19 and has attracted public attention since its announcement. (Molnupiravir) reduces the risk of hospitalization or death in patients with COVID-19, and shows consistent efficacy in COVID-19 variants γ, δ, and Mu strains. Today, let’s learn more about the new coronavirus “special drug” Molnupiravir. How to buy it in China? How to take it?

Molnupiravir is produced and developed by the global pharmaceutical giant Merck. The drug is a nucleoside analog developed by Emory University in the United States, and later cooperated with Merck for subsequent research and development. At present, the generic drug Monupiravir has been launched in India, but the drug Molnupiravir has not yet been launched in China. Patients cannot buy the drug in domestic hospital pharmacies. Patients in need can go abroad to buy it, but the cost is high and they may not be able to buy the real drug. The editor recommends that patients obtain overseas versions of drugs through direct mail from overseas pharmaceutical manufacturers. The prices are affordable and can reduce the patient's considerable financial burden. Medical Travel is a professional overseas medical service organization in China. It has cooperated with many domestic patients on oncology drugs and is deeply trusted by patients. For more details, please consult the medical companion passenger service staff.

So, how to take Molnupiravir? Monupivir is a small molecule drug targeting coronavirus and is an RNA polymerase inhibitor. This medicine is an oral preparation and the recommended dosage is 800 mg (four 200 mg capsules) taken orally every 12 hours for 5 days. Monupivir should be taken as soon as possible after diagnosis of COVID-19 or within 5 days of the onset of symptoms. Patients should be aware that the safety and effectiveness of dosing beyond 5 days have not been established. If a patient misses a dose of Molnupiravir within 10 hours of their usual dose, the patient should take it as soon as possible and then resume their normal dosing schedule. This medicine can be taken with or without food, but the capsules should not be opened, crushed, or chewed.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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