Generic Name
FavipiravirPacks Price
- Tab 200mg: Pack Size 30's: Rs.1500
Piravir
Therapeutic Group
Anti-viralIndication Dosage
Favipiravir is an antiviral used to manage influenza, and that has the potential to target other viral infections.
In 2014, favipiravir was approved in Japan to treat cases of influenza that were unresponsive to conventional treatment. Given its efficacy at targetting several strains of influenza, it has been investigated in other countries to treat novel viruses including Ebola and most recently, COVID-19
Dosage:
The recommended dosage of Favipiravir for adults is usually 1,800 mg (four 450 mg tablets) twice a day on the first day, followed by 800 mg (two 400 mg tablets) twice a day for the next 10 days. However, this may vary based on the severity of the infection and the prescribing physician's discretion.
Content
- Tab 200mg: Favipiravir 200mg
Pregnancy
Consult With Your Doctor
Stability
- Antiviral Agent
Contra Indications
- It is not appropriate for everyone, and there are some contraindications to its use. Favipiravir should not be used by pregnant women, as it has been shown to cause harm to develop fetuses in animal studies. Additionally, it is not recommended for people with severe renal impairment or those with an end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. People with a history of hypersensitivity to favipiravir or any of its components should also avoid its use.
Precautions
- It is not appropriate for everyone, and there are some contraindications to its use. Favipiravir should not be used by pregnant women, as it has been shown to cause harm to develop fetuses in animal studies. Additionally, it is not recommended for people with severe renal impairment or those with an end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. People with a history of hypersensitivity to favipiravir or any of its components should also avoid its use.
Lactation
- Consult With Your Doctor
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain
- Headache
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Skin rash
- Increased risk of bacterial infections
- Reduction in white blood cell count (neutropenia)
- Elevated uric acid levels
- Teratogenic effects (potential harm to a developing fetus)
- Possible effects on fertility
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Shahid Arif