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What are the small molecule drugs?

Sep 04, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Shuwen
Introduction
In general, small-molecule drugs include nirmatrelvir tablets/ritonavir tablets combination pack, molnupiravir capsules, azvudine tablets, and methimazole tablets. Small-molecule drugs refer to chemically synthesized medications with a molecular weight of less than 1000. Patients should strictly follow the instructions and use these medications under the guidance of a physician. Self-administration is not recommended, and if any adverse reactions occur, patients should seek medical attention promptly.

Generally, small-molecule drugs include nirmatrelvir tablets/ritonavir tablets combination pack, molnupiravir capsules, azvudine tablets, molnupiravir capsules, and methimazole tablets. Small-molecule drugs refer to chemically synthesized drugs with a molecular weight of less than 1,000. The details are as follows:

1. Nirmatrelvir Tablets/Ritonavir Tablets Combination Pack

This product is a combination pack of nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets. It is an oral small-molecule antiviral drug for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection, indicated for adult patients with mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) who are at high risk for progression to severe illness.

2. Molnupiravir Capsules

Molnupiravir is an oral small-molecule antiviral drug for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2 infection, indicated for adult patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk for progressing to severe disease.

3. Azvudine Tablets

Azvudine tablets are a domestically developed oral small-molecule drug in China for treating SARS-CoV-2 infection, indicated for adult patients with ordinary-type COVID-19.

4. Molnupiravir Capsules

This medication is suitable for adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of progressing to severe disease, such as those who are elderly, obese (or overweight), or have chronic kidney disease, diabetes, severe cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or active cancer.

5. Methimazole Tablets

Methimazole is an antithyroid drug that inhibits the synthesis of thyroid hormones. After oral administration, methimazole suppresses thyroid function, thereby reducing the synthesis and release of thyroid hormones, achieving a therapeutic effect for hyperthyroidism.

Patients should strictly follow the instructions and use these medications under the guidance of a physician. Self-medication is not recommended. If any discomfort occurs, patients should seek medical attention promptly to avoid delays in treatment.


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