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In order to reduce the death toll from Corona, the number of patients with severe cases must be reduced, and another oral treatment, 'Laguebrio', which prevents worsening of severe cases in the early stages of infection, has received emergency approval.



It is the second time after Paxrovid, and reporter Jung Da-eun explains what the drug is for and what to pay attention to.



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The reason for the emergency approval of MSD's oral treatment, LaGebrio, is to prevent the serious deterioration of patients who cannot use the existing treatment.



There are 23 kinds of ingredients that should not be eaten together with Pax Lovid, which is already in use.



There are currently no contraindicated drugs for Lagevrio.



[Kang Seok-yeon/Director of the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Drug Safety Director: Lagebrio capsules could be a treatment alternative for high-risk, mild or moderately ill patients who are difficult to use Beclouriju or Paxrovid...

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Severe preventive effect is lower than 30% level, 88% of Paxrovid.



Therefore, the target of administration is limited to those who cannot take Paxrovid.



Pregnant women and children and adolescents under the age of 18 should not take it as it may affect the fetus and growth.



Women who are planning to become pregnant should use contraception for four days after taking it and men for three months.



If you are lactating, breastfeeding is not recommended for four days after the last dose.



Take 4 tablets twice a day, 40 tablets in total for 5 days.



The drug should be taken as soon as possible within 5 days of the onset of symptoms.



Side effects such as diarrhea and nausea were reported, but they were mild.



As the first quantity, 20,000 people came in, and they will be supplied to medical institutions this Saturday after going through customs procedures.



Pax Lovid will also be introduced tomorrow (24th) for an additional 44,000 people, and the remaining amount will increase to 105,000.



(Video Edit: Nam Il)



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