AWARENESS OF REMDESIVIR THERAPY AMONG DENTAL STUDENTS
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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56501/intjprosthorehab.v1i1.138Keywords:
Remdesvir Therapy, Coronavirus, COVID-19Abstract
Introduction: While several authorized medicines and research drugs have displayed antiviral effectiveness against the SARSCoV-2 there are currently no validated antiviral therapies for treating gravely ill patients with COVID-19. No particular antiviral drug has been shown to be successful in treating patients with extreme coronavirus disease 2019. Remdesivir (GS5734), a nuclear analog drug, has inhibitory activity on pathogenic animals and coronaviruses in humans.
Aim: To evaluate awareness of dental students on remdesivir therapy
Materials & Methods: This was a cross-sectional type of research based on a questionnaire which included 100 dental college students in Chennai. A self-designed questionnaire with ten questions generating knowledge and awareness amongst dental college students about Remdesivir therapy. Questionnaires were distributed via an online database survey world. Questions discussed understanding of Remdesivir treatment, signs, counterindications, action mechanism and side effects. Data were collected and analyzed after the answers were obtained from 100 participants.
Results:
27% were aware about Remdesivir therapy 15% were aware of the mechanism of action of Remdesivir therapy 15% were aware of the indications of Remdesivir therapy. 12% were aware of the contraindications of Remdesivir therapy.14% were aware of the side effects of Remdesivir therapy.
Conclusion:
There was limited awareness among dental students regarding Remdesivir in managing viral infections. Intensified awareness and education programmes must be instituted to disseminate knowledge about Remdesivir therapy.
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