Experts spoke about the practice of using Esperavir® and Skyvir® drugs as etiotropic therapy for COVID–19

28.12.2022

Medicines

In December, within the framework of the First International Infectious Diseases Forum, recognized experts from the medical community exchanged scientific knowledge and shared their experience in using Promomed group drugs Esperavir® and Skyvira® as etiotropic therapy for COVID–19.


Vladimir Chulanov, Deputy Director for Scientific Work and Innovative Development of the Russian Ministry of Health, Professor of the Department of Infectious Diseases at the I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Russian Ministry of Health, Chief freelance Specialist in Infectious Diseases at the Russian Ministry of Health, MD, noted that drugs have been widely studied not only in Russia, but also abroad. abroad. In studies of molnupiravir in patients with COVID-19, it was shown that 9 out of 10 patients achieved virus elimination after 5 days of therapy, and no adverse events were observed, indicating the high safety of the drug.

Vladimir Chulanov also spoke about another innovative development of Skyvira® Promomed Group. The drug contains a combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, the clinical advantage of which is to reduce the risk of severe course and hospitalization in comorbid patients with COVID-19. The fixation of a combination of active substances in one tablet contributes to the compliant intake of the drug, and this is especially important for older age groups.

During the discussion, the experts who participated in the session "Modern drugs for etiotropic therapy* COVID-19" agreed that COVID-19 is not going anywhere, therefore, etiotropic therapy should not be neglected. There are enough medicines in Russia with a good research base that have shown their effectiveness.

The International Infectious Diseases Forum is a new space for communication between Russian and foreign experts whose activities are related to the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The exchange of experience of leading specialists allows us to comprehensively consider topical issues of infectious diseases in the light of the latest achievements of medical science and practice.

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