Drug reference
molnupiravir
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Drug class
Anti Virals (Respiratory Viruses)
Mechanism of action
Metabolized to cytidine nucleoside analogue, NHC, which distributes into cells where NHC is phosphorylated to form the pharmacologically active ribonucleoside triphosphate (NHC-TP), NHC-TP incorporation into SARS-CoV-2 RNA by the viral RNA polymerase results in an accumulation of errors in the viral
Common side effects
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is molnupiravir?
molnupiravir belongs to: Anti Virals.
How does molnupiravir work?
Metabolized to cytidine nucleoside analogue, NHC, which distributes into cells where NHC is phosphorylated to form the pharmacologically active ribonucleoside triphosphate (NHC-TP), NHC-TP incorporation into SARS-CoV-2 RNA by the viral RNA polymerase results in an accumulation of errors in the viral
What are the common side effects of molnupiravir?
Nausea and Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea
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