Bemsivir Uses
It is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
How Bemsivir works
It is a broad-spectrum antiviral medicine. It works by inhibiting an RNA dependent enzyme called RNA polymerase that helps the SARS-CoV-2 virus make more copies of itself. By doing so, it decreases viral load in the body.
Common side effects of Bemsivir
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Fever
- Kidney damage
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased liver enzymes
Available Substitutes
