MechanismOfAction

Understanding How Paxlovid Works

Mechanism of Action of Paxlovid Paxlovid, also known as nirmatrelvir co-packaged with ritonavir, is a medication used for the treatment of COVID-19. It is an oral medication that works by inhibiting the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19. The mechanism of action of Paxlovid involves the inhibition of the main protease of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This protease is…