Ep. 76: Neurological side effects and drug interactions of new antiviral drugs against SARS-CoV-2

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

In this podcast episode, Prof. Johann Sellner interviews Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani about the neurological aspects of new antiviral drugs for SARS-CoV-2. They discuss drugs like monoclonal antibodies, paxlovid, and remdesivir, emphasizing their mechanisms and potential applications beyond COVID-19. Prof. Akhvlediani details neurological side effects observed in trials and significant drug interactions, especially in chronic neurological patients. The episode closes with insights into managing these interactions in clinical practice.