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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Alternatives Compared

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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine (sars-cov-2 (covid-19) nvx-cov2373 vaccine, recombinant) Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir) Remdesivir
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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine (sars-cov-2 (covid-19) nvx-cov2373 vaccine, recombinant) Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir / ritonavir) Remdesivir
Prescription only

Prescribed for COVID-19. Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for COVID-19. Paxlovid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for COVID-19. Remdesivir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Paxlovid has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 531 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect.

Remdesivir has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 39 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Drug Class

None
Generic Availability

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Lower cost generic
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Quantity 30 each
Strength 150 mg-100 mg (300 mg-100 mg Dose)
Per unit* $53.57
Cost* $1,607.15

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Dosage Forms
  • Intramuscular suspension
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous powder for injection
  • Intravenous solution
Brand Names

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 Veklury
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

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6.05 hours

11 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category

Summary unavailable.

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Drug Interactions

A total of 343 drugs are known to interact with Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine:

  • 1 major drug interactions (2 brand and generic names)
  • 339 moderate drug interactions (995 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (3 brand and generic names)

A total of 690 drugs are known to interact with Paxlovid:

  • 253 major drug interactions (755 brand and generic names)
  • 396 moderate drug interactions (1648 brand and generic names)
  • 41 minor drug interactions (177 brand and generic names)

A total of 645 drugs are known to interact with Remdesivir:

  • 2 major drug interactions (8 brand and generic names)
  • 472 moderate drug interactions (1887 brand and generic names)
  • 171 minor drug interactions (587 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Ritonavir should be taken with food to lessen gastrointestinal side effects. It is important that... View more
  • Remdesivir may cause liver problems, and using it with other medications that can also affect the... View more
Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
First Approval Date

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WADA Class View classifications

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Patient Resources

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Professional Resources

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Related Treatment Guide

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