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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/expert-answers/coronavirus-drugs/faq-20485627

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The FDA has authorized for emergency use a drug called Paxlovid. This drug combines two types of medications in one package. The first drug is nirmatrelvir. It blocks the activity of a specific enzyme needed for the virus that causes COVID-19 to replicate. The second drug is an antiviral drug called ritonavir. It helps slow the breakdown of nirmatrelvir. Paxlovid is authorized to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in people age 12 and older who are at higher risk of serious illness. The medications are taken by mouth as pills.

The FDA has authorized for emergency use another drug called molnupiravir to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults who are at higher risk of serious illness and not able to take other treatments. The medication is taken by mouth as a pill.

The FDA has authorized for emergency use the rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib (Olumiant) to treat COVID-19 in some cases. Baricitinib is a pill that seems to work against COVID-19 by reducing inflammation and having antiviral activity. Baricitinib may be used in people who are hospitalized with COVID-19 who are on mechanical ventilators or need supplemental oxygen.

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However, sotrovimab and bebtelovimab can be used to treat COVID-19caused by the omicron variant.

These drugs are used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in people who have a higher risk of developing serious illness due to COVID-19. Treatment involves a single infusion given by a needle in the arm (intravenously) in an outpatient setting. To be most effective, these medications need to be given soon after COVID-19 symptoms start and before hospitalization.

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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/treatments-for-severe-illness.html

https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/know-your-treatment-options-covid-19

https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/covid-19/coronavirus-treatments-on-the-way