The FDA has granted emergency use authorization to Merck’s antiviral drug to treat adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at risk for severe disease.
Dec. 23, 2021 --
Pfizer’s drug is authorized for anyone age 12 and up. But Merck’s is only for adults ages 18 and older. Animal studies found the drug may harm a fetus, so it is not recommended for pregnant people, the FDA says. It may be prescribed to a pregnant person only after their doctor determines the benefits outweigh the risks and the patient is told of those risks.
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