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Among the confirmed patients, among the confirmed patients, those who are over 12 years old and weighing more than 40 kg can receive a prescription for edible treatment that will be introduced into Korea, and pregnant women can also take it. However, there are some things to be aware of if you have other diseases or have previously taken medications.



Reporter Park Soo-jin will answer these questions.



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Pfizer's Paxrovid showed side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and taste abnormalities during clinical trials.



However, the symptoms were mild, and symptoms improved when the drug administration was stopped.



[Choi Won-seok/Professor, Korea University Ansan Hospital (Expert Advisory Group): Since this drug is an antiviral drug, it is estimated that it is possible that it is the cause of these gastrointestinal symptoms that affects bowel movement.] The



incidence of adverse reactions was 23%, but 24% of the control group taking the placebo also complained of adverse reactions, so it was judged that there were no concerns about safety.



The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced that pregnant women can also take it, but it was recommended to be administered only when it was determined that the benefits of taking it outweigh the harm in consultation with the medical staff.



Also, if you are taking medication after childbirth, you should stop breastfeeding.



It can also be taken by children and adolescents over 12 years of age, provided they weigh more than 40 kg.



It can also be taken by patients with liver or kidney disorders, but is not recommended in severe cases.



Patients with arrhythmia, hyperlipidemia, or gout should temporarily stop taking the drug when taking Paxrovid.



[Choi Won-seok/Professor, Korea University Ansan Hospital (Expert Advisory Group): If the concentration of a specific drug in the body increases or if another type of drug that can directly induce this enzyme is used, the effect of Paxrobead may be reduced. Such drugs are contraindicated in combination.]



Patients with breakthrough infection after vaccination may also take it.



The government said that if side effects occur after taking Paxrovid, you can apply for compensation for damages through the Korea Drug Safety Administration.



(Video coverage: Hojun Choi, video editing: Ki-duk Park, CG: Kim Jong-un)