Faviravir 200 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Favipiravir
Company Aci limited

Indications

  • Treatment of novel or re-emerging pandemic influenza virus infections

Description

  • Approved for manufacture and sale in Japan as an influenza antiviral
  • Selective inhibition of the RNA polymerase of the influenza virus

Pharmacology

  • Metabolized into favipiravir ribosyl triphosphate (favipiravir RTP)
  • Selectively inhibits RNA polymerase of the influenza virus
  • Effective against all types and sub-types of human influenza A, B, and C viruses

Dosage & Administration

  • Usual adult dosage: 1600 mg 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

  • In animal studies: decreased RBC production, increases in liver function parameters such as AST, ALP, ALT, and total bilirubin

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated for pregnant women and women who may possibly be pregnant

Side Effects

  • Most common side effects: Diarrhea and increase of blood uric acid levels

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • May cause delayed development or death of embryos during the early stage of pregnancy

Precautions & Warnings

  • Should not be given to pregnant women
  • Requirement of confirmation of non-pregnancy in women of childbearing potential before use
  • Caution should be taken for hepatic and renal impaired patients

Use in Special Populations

  • Approved as an experimental drug
  • Still a lot of studies are needed about its efficacy and also 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

Therapeutic Class

  • Anti-viral drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Keep below 30°C temperature
  • Protected from light & moisture
  • Keep out of the reach of children

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