Nirmatrelvir

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Component of Paxlovid

Pharmacological Mechanism

SARS-CoV-2 main protease (3CLpro / Mpro) inhibitor — blocks polyprotein cleavage. Co-administered with low-dose ritonavir as Paxlovid to inhibit nirmatrelvir's CYP3A4 metabolism. Major DDI engine via the ritonavir component during the 5-day course.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 7h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems