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- Title
Your Outpatient has Coronavirus Disease 2019: What Are the Treatment Options in the Current Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Variant Climate?
- Authors
Werbel, William A; Weld, Ethel D; Advani, Sonali D; Patel, Payal K; Sundaram, Maria E; Phadke, Varun K
- Abstract
Mutations accumulated by novel Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Omicron sublineages contribute to evasion of previously effective monoclonal antibodies for treatment or prevention of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Other authorized or approved antiviral drugs such as nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, remdesivir, and molnupiravir are, however, predicted to maintain activity against these sublineages and are key tools to reduce severe COVID-19 outcomes in vulnerable populations. A stepwise approach may be taken to target the appropriate antiviral drug to the appropriate patient, beginning with identifying whether a patient is at high risk for hospitalization or other complications of COVID-19. Among higher risk individuals, patient profile (including factors such as age, organ function, and comedications) and antiviral drug access inform suitable antiviral drug selection. When applied in targeted fashion, these therapies serve as a complement to vital ongoing nonpharmaceutical interventions and vaccination strategies that reduce morbidity and maximize protection against COVID-19.
- Subjects
THERAPEUTIC use of monoclonal antibodies; COVID-19; IMMUNIZATION; ANTIVIRAL agents; RISK assessment; TREATMENT effectiveness; MEDICAL protocols; INFECTION control; RITONAVIR; HOSPITAL care
- Publication
Clinical Infectious Diseases, 2023, Vol 77, Issue 1, p32
- ISSN
1058-4838
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1093/cid/ciad178