Remdesivir is a potent antiviral drug active against a variety of RNA viruses. It was initially indicated for the treatment of hepatitis C, later studied against Ebola virus and Marburg virus infections. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, it was approved as an emergency use drug to treat COVID‑19 infection.
Remdesivir is a prodrug that metabolizes after administration into a pharmacologically active drug. Take this short quiz to test your knowledge on an antiviral drug, remdesivir. Source: Pubchem, FDA
