Fast-Track COVID-19 Recovery
If you have been tested positive for COVID-19 and are at a higher risk of becoming critically ill, there are medications available that can minimize your risk of hospitalization and death.
It is essential to visit your health care provider as soon as you get diagnosed because COVID-19 treatment must begin within days after you develop symptoms.
How is COVID-19 Treated?
In general, COVID-19 is treated by creating a targeted and personalized plan that will resolve all your presenting symptoms and get you to full recovery. The treatment for COIVD-19 depends on the severity of the infection and risk factors like having another medical condition, your age, and/or your COVID-19 immunization status.
For milder illnesses, staying hydrated, taking over the counter medications to address symptoms and staying at home would be sufficient to combat the infection. In other cases, if you are at higher risk of developing more severe infection, a doctor may prescribe you an antiviral medication.
What You Need to Know?
- Act Fast – an antiviral medication treatment must be started within 5 days of symptom onset
- You may be eligible to receive antiviral medications if you have an increased risk of severe illness
- Positive Test for COVID-19 is required
- Your symptoms started within the past 5 days
- You are experiencing a mild to moderate COVID-19 infection
- You have increased risk factors for developing a severe COVID-19 disease
What are the Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19?
- Age over 50
- Being unvaccinated
- No being up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines
- Having underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma, heart conditions, chronic kidney disease, Chronic lung disease, cancer, pregnancy
What are Some Commonly Prescribed Antiviral Medications to treat COVID-19?
There are several, FDA-approved antiviral medicines used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in people who are more likely to develop a severe disease. These medications help those at an increased risk of severe COVID-19 prevent hospitalization.
- Paxlovid (Nirmatrelvir with Ritonavir) This treatment, a combination of two FDA-approved medications, is suitable for adults and adolescents aged 12 and above. It can be administered safely within the comfort of your own home, with treatment initiation required within 5 days of symptom onset.
- Lagevrio (Monupiravir) This oral antiviral medication is exclusively approved for use in the adult population. To be effective, the treatment must begin within 5 days of when symptoms start.
- Veklury (Remdesivir)
Can Anyone Get Medication for COVID-19?
Antiviral medication for COVID-19 treatment isn’t recommended for everyone.
Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 and are at a high risk of developing severe COVID-19 may be eligible for antiviral treatment. Antiviral drugs are now available for individuals aged 12 and above who weigh at least 88 pounds.
How can Evivia Clinic Medical Provider Help Me with COVID-19 treatment?
If you have been tested positive for COVID-19 and experiencing mild to moderate COVID infection, we are here to help. Our medical providers can create a personalized treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms and get you back to optimal wellness.
Our medical providers can evaluate your symptoms, provide treatment options, and, if eligible, prescribe an antiviral medication.
Patients suspecting a COVID-19 infection can schedule an in-person visit and get a rapid COVID-19 test. If you test positive and are at an increased risk of developing severe COVID-19, a medical provider can prescribe an antiviral medication and electronically send it to the pharmacy of your choice.