Piravix 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 200.00 (2 x 10: ৳ 4,000.00)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Favipiravir |
| Company | Radiant pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of novel or re-emerging pandemic influenza virus infections (limited to cases in which other influenza antiviral drugs are ineffective or not sufficiently effective)
Description
- Selective inhibition of the RNA polymerase of the influenza virus
- Effective in treating COVID-19
- Production and distribution at the discretion of Japan’s Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry
Pharmacology
- Metabolized into favipiravir ribosyl triphosphate (favipiravir RTP) by an intracellular enzyme
- Selectively inhibits RNA polymerase of the influenza virus
- Effective against all types and sub-types of human influenza A, B, and C viruses in vitro
Dosage & Administration
- Usual adult dosage is 1600 mg of Favipiravir administered orally twice daily on Day 1
- Followed by 600 mg orally twice daily from Day 2 to Day 5
- Total treatment duration should be 5 days
Interaction
- Decreased RBC production in animal studies
- Increases in liver function parameters such as AST, ALP, ALT, and total bilirubin in animal studies
Contraindications
- Contraindicated for pregnant women and women who may possibly be pregnant
Side Effects
- Most common side effects are diarrhea and increase of blood uric acid levels
Pregnancy & Lactation
- May cause delayed development or death of embryos during the early stage of pregnancy
- Should not be given during pregnancy
Precautions & Warnings
- Should not be given in pregnant women
- Confirmation of non-pregnancy in women of childbearing potential required before use
- Thorough contraception measures required from the start of the treatment to 7 days after the end of the treatment
- Caution should be taken for hepatic and renal-impaired patients
- Use as per the direction of a registered physician
Use in Special Populations
- Only approved as an experimental drug
- More studies are needed about its efficacy and toxic reactions and use in children
Overdose Effects
- In animal studies, decreased RBC production
- Increases in liver function parameters such as AST, ALP, ALT, and total bilirubin
- Increased vacuolization in hepatocytes
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-viral drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children