<p>Molnupiravir is an antiviral medicine used to treat mild to moderate C0VID-19 (caused by SARS-CoV-2) in adults who are at risk for developing severe illness. Molnupiravir may help people with C0VID-19 stay out of the hospital and feel better. Emergency use authorized oral therapeutic for the treatment of C0VID-19 in Non-hospitalized patients with mild or moderate disease.<br />
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<strong>Asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic Infection</strong>: Individuals who test positive for SARS-CoV-2 by virologic testing using a molecular diagnostic (e.g., polymerase chain reaction) or antigen test, but have no symptoms.<br />
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<strong>Mild illness</strong>: individuals who have any of the various signs and symptoms of COVID-19 (e.g., fever, cough, sore throat, malaise, headache, muscle pain) without shortness of breath, dyspnoea, or abnormal chest imaging.<br />
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<strong>Moderate illness</strong>: Individuals who have evidence of lower respiratory disease by clinical assessment or imaging and saturation of oxygen (Sp02) &gt;94% on room air at sea level.<br />
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<strong>Severe illness</strong>: Individuals who have respiratory frequency &gt;30 breaths per minute, Sp02 &lt;94% on room air at sea level, ratio of arterial partial pressure of oxygen to fraction of inspired oxygen (Pa02/Fi02) &lt;300 mmHg, or lung infiltrates &gt;50%.<br />
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<strong>Critical illness</strong>: individuals who have respiratory failure, septic shock, and/or multiple organ dysfunction.</p>