COVID-19 Treatment Near Me at Xpress Urgent Care
In the last year, COVID-19 has impacted communities across the globe, and many continue to fall ill with the virus each day. As the pandemic continues, Xpress Urgent Care has kept their focus on helping to slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Orange County community. Our efforts have included actions such as onsite COVID testing, as well as wide spread testing for business and schools.
In addition to testing, we have remained committed to accessing the latest in coronavirus treatment with the intention to provide our patients with the highest level of comprehensive care possible. One such treatment that has recently received emergency approval from the FDA is called REGEN-COV. Read on to learn more about REGEN-COV, and find out whether or not you may qualify for treatment.
Learn More About REGEN-COV Treatment
Created and distributed by Regenron and Roche, REGEN-COV is a monoclonal antibody cocktail recently approved for distribution to patients at high risk for complications due to COVID-19 infection. In Phase 3 Trials, the treatment was found to be effective in reducing hospitalizations by 70%, and length symptoms of coronavirus by up to 4 days.
While REGEN-COV is not a cure for COVID-19, both Phase 2 and Phase 3 Trials produced evidence to support it may be effective as a treatment in some individuals. A course of the drug consists of 1,200 mg of casirimivab with 12,00 mg of imdevimab, administered together.
Information regarding REGEN-COV is ongoing as further and more widespread treatment occurs. For more information about what you can expect after receiving a course of this treatment, please consult the FDA fact sheet provided for patients.
REGEN-COV Treatment Now Available at Xpress Urgent Care
As a leader in the healthcare field, Xpress Urgent Care is committed to offering patients the widest variety of services and care possible. This includes providing the latest in COVID medicine and treatment. In keeping with this mission, we are now offering REGEN-COV at our clinics to select eligible patients.
Not all individuals will be eligible to receive REGEN-COV treatment. Eligible candidates will be those with active infections who are at higher risk for complications due to the virus. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.