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The drug Bebtelovimab belongs to the group of antiviral drugs that are prepared in the form of intravenous injection. Bebtelovimab is indicated for the treatment of mild to moderate disease caused by coronavirus. However, the drug Bebtelovimab can cause unwanted side effects: shortness of breath, high blood pressure, chills... Therefore, patients need to learn quite carefully about the information of the drug and comply with the indications. doctor.
1. Indications and contraindications to the use of Bebtelovimab
Bebtelovimab antibody is used under an emergency use license to treat mild to moderate coronavirus disease. This includes adults and children aged 12 and over and weighing at least 40kg. These subjects must ensure positive results for SARS-CoV-2, who are at high risk of progression to severe COVID-19 including hospitalization or death.
Although there is limited information on the safety and effectiveness of using Bebtelovimab to treat mild to moderate COVID19. But in case of necessity, the doctor still prescribes the patient to use this drug.
However, the drug Bebtelovimab may not be allowed to be used for some people:
Cases with the possibility of infection with one of the variants of SARS-CoV2 that the drug Bebtelovimab cannot treat based on the active variants. circulate. Hospitalized COVID-19 cases Those requiring oxygen therapy or respiratory support caused by COVID 19. Cases requiring increased basal oxygen flow rate or respiratory support due to COVID 19 or on chronic oxygen therapy, ...
2. Dosage of the drug Bebtelovimab
Bebtelovimab is used for adults and children over 12 years old and weighing more than 40kg, infected with COVID-19: a dose of 175mg Bebtelovimab is generally recommended as a single intravenous injection over a period of at least 30 seconds.
Bebtelovimab is used for people with mild to moderate COVID-19 infection and potentially at risk of progression to severe illness. However, the patient is treated as soon as possible after having a positive test result for corona virus.
Before receiving treatment with Bebtelovimab, the patient needs to talk to his doctor about his health condition as well as other problems related to the condition such as:
The patient has a history of allergies. Patient is pregnant or planning to become pregnant Patient is breast-feeding Patient has any serious symptoms Pre-existing medications including prescription, over-the-counter, herbal remedies pharmaceuticals or functional foods. It should be noted: The above recommended therapeutic dose for Bebtelovimab is for reference only. Therefore, before using the drug Bebtelovimab, patients need to be prescribed by a doctor.
If the patient has missed a dose of Bebtelovimab, use the missed dose as soon as he remembers. However, if the interval between the missed dose of Bebtelovimab and the next dose is too close, skip the missed dose. Patients should not double the dose of Bebtelovimab, because it may cause an overdose.
In case the patient accidentally uses an overdose of Bebtelovimab medicine than prescribed and shows some unwanted signs, it is necessary to take the patient to the nearest medical facility for medical assistance.
3. Unwanted side effects and some notes when using the drug Bebtelovimab
Bebtelovimab may cause some unwanted side effects during or after treatment. These side effects can vary in severity from patient to patient and include: fever, shortness of breath, increased blood pressure, chills, fatigue, rash, itching, muscle pain, dizziness, weakness , tachycardia ...
Other common side effects associated with infusion, itching, rash, bleeding, soreness at the injection site or possibly infection at the injection site,..
Effects The above side effects can occur but the patient does not notice clearly, making the condition worse. Therefore, patients need to be monitored regularly from the doctor to help avoid bad developments that can happen unexpectedly.
Before using Bebtelovimab, the patient should also carefully consider the benefits or risks that Bebtelovimab can bring to the patient. It is possible that the drug Bebtelovimab interferes with the ability to fight the COVID-19 virus in the future or it can reduce the body's immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
Case of pregnant patient or breast-feeding, the use of Bebtelovimab should be limited. Because for the mother and fetus, the benefits of using Bebtelovimab may outweigh the risks from the treatment.
For patients infected with COVID 19 who receive a dose of Bebtelovimab, they should still practice social isolation along with measures to prevent infection and infection. For example, wearing a mask when going out or in crowded places, isolating, social distancing, not sharing personal items, cleaning and disinfecting contact surfaces and regularly washing hands according to correct standards.
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Reference source: drugs.com
