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The Untapped Potential of Ensitrelvir: A Superior COVID Treatment Overlooked in America

Americans are unable to access ensitrelvir, a superior antiviral drug to Paxlovid, due to delays in the FDA approval process. Ensitrelvir, marketed as Xocova in Japan, offers advantages such as faster recovery time, fewer rebound infections, and a more tolerable taste. However, experts predict that ensitrelvir won't be available in the US until the end of 2024. While the FDA has granted the drug "fast-track" status, it is unlikely to receive emergency-use authorization like Paxlovid. Ensitrelvir has shown promise in reducing the loss of smell and taste associated with COVID-19. Clinical trials are ongoing to further evaluate its safety and effectiveness.

via New York Post |

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Rapid Relief: Common Pill Offers Quick Cure for Covid-related Smell Loss

Clinical trial data suggests that the antiviral pill ensitrelvir can shorten the duration of loss of smell and taste caused by COVID-19. Unlike other COVID-19 treatments, ensitrelvir is not limited to high-risk individuals and is available to those with mild to moderate symptoms. The drug has shown promising results in reducing smell and taste loss symptoms, with the percentage of participants reporting these symptoms significantly lower in the ensitrelvir groups compared to the placebo group. Ensitrelvir's developer, Shionogi, is continuing clinical trials, and the drug has not yet been approved outside of Japan.

via Nature.com|

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