Covid-19 Support Covid-19 Support

COVID-19 treatment depends on how long symptoms have been present, the risk of severe illness and the person’s current health. Medicines for blood clots, inflammation or lung fibrosis are not substitutes for antiviral assessment.

Molnunat

Molnupiravir

200mg

Intended to target viral replication in COVID-19, designed to alleviate clinical symptoms and support recovery in patients with mild-to-moderate infection.

From $158.10 / bottle View

Dexone

Dexamethasone

0.5mg

Intended to mitigate severe inflammatory responses and allergic conditions.

From $0.43 / tablet View

Ofev

Nintedanib

100mg

Developed to target idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to alleviate breathing difficulties.

From $3.90 / capsule View

Esbriet

Pirfenidone

200 · 400mg

Utilized to manage idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis to alleviate lung fibrosis progression.

From $2.18 / tablet View

Key takeaways

  • Antiviral treatment is time-sensitive and is reserved for people who meet clinical criteria.
  • Steroids, anticoagulants and lung-fibrosis medicines have distinct uses and should not be started for COVID-19 without clinician direction.
  • Trouble breathing, chest pain, confusion or blue-grey lips or skin require urgent medical assessment.

The listings are for comparison; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, stock, destination rules and any prescription requirements.

How the medicine groups differ

  • Antiviral medicine: molnupiravir may be considered early for selected people when a clinician finds it appropriate.
  • Anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant medicines: dexamethasone and rivaroxaban are used only in specific clinical circumstances. They are not routine self-care for COVID-19.
  • Lung-fibrosis medicines: nintedanib and pirfenidone are long-term treatments for diagnosed fibrotic lung disease, not general COVID-19 treatments.

What these medicines are used for

The linked medicines include options used for COVID-19 and separate treatments for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Important safety checks

Pregnancy, liver or kidney problems, bleeding risk and interactions with current medicines can change which option is suitable. Do not use leftover prescription medicine or start an anticoagulant or steroid for COVID-19 without clinical advice.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for worsening breathlessness, persistent chest pain, fainting, new confusion, coughing blood or signs of a severe allergic reaction.