https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-treatment-drug-provisional-approval-tga-australia-molnupiravir-merck/0446d9bf-4a17-4fd9-96ef-855254e39c5d

Go to Oz News--Scroll (right) to number ten

 

6 hours ago---

An antiviral drug developed to treat influenza has been granted provisional approval in Australia to treat coronavirus.

Molnupiravir, made by Merck Sharp and Dohme (MSD), will be considered for treatment for COVID-19 in adults.

The drug, taken orally, slows the virus's replication within the human body, effectively stopping the disease from fully taking hold.

https://www.afr.com/policy/health-and-education/new-covid-19-drug-steps-closer-to-approval-in-australia-20210810-p58hns

 

 

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https://chulalongkornhospital.go.th/kcmh/line/molnupiravir-ยาต้านไวรัสทดลองแนวท/

Source:
Prof. Kulkanya Chokphaiboonkit, MD.
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University,
Prof. Dr. Yong Phuworawan,
Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society and the Faculty of Medicine. Chulalongkorn University
Asst. Prof. Dr. Kamthorn Malatham,
Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University.
 

https://www.merck.com/news/interim-results-from-phase-2-3-studies-of-molnupiravir-an-investigational-oral-antiviral-therapeutic-for-mild-to-moderate-covid-19-presented-at-the-european-congress-of-clinical-microbiology-i/

 

"Shows promise" seems to be current description.

 

Mild cases, at home. 

 

Is said to inhibit replication of the virus in the body. 

 

Not seeing much detail about the science so far.

51 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

Not seeing much detail about the science so far.

The Chulalongkorn University which talked about it 2 months ago--gives more details, Gives a 5 step chart---but all in Thai.... .. My interpreter (wife) took one look at it and said    "To Hard-give me headache"   https://chulalongkornhospital.go.th/kcmh/line/molnupiravir-ยาต้านไวรัสทดลองแนวท/

Just right click and translate.

 

Although nothing there:

 

1. Molnupiravir (molnupiravir) is an antiviral oral tablet. Developed for the treatment of influenza
2. Studies have shown that it is effective against many coronaviruses, such as SARS, MERS and COVID-19.
3. Molnupiravir is currently has status as an antiviral drug test It is undergoing Phase 3 clinical trials in humans and is considering for approval by the US Food and Drug Administration.
4. After this, if the results of the study showed that the drug was effective in reducing the severity of the disease and reduce the likelihood of death a chance to be approved as an emergency drug for the treatment of COVID-19
5. Preventing the spread of COVID-19 The best thing right now is vaccination against COVID-19. together with self-defense measures in a new way of life (New Normal)