Favigan 200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 400.00 (5 x 8: ৳ 16,000.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 3,200.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Favipiravir |
| Company | Ziska pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of novel or re-emerging pandemic influenza virus infections
Description
- Favigan is an influenza antiviral
- It selectively inhibits the RNA polymerase of the influenza virus
- Believed to be effective in treating COVID-19
- Used when other antiviral drugs are ineffective
Pharmacology
- Metabolized into favipiravir ribosyl triphosphate
- 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 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 before use
- Thorough contraception measures from the start to 7 days after the end of treatment
- Caution in Hepatic and renal impaired patient
Use in Special Populations
- Approved as an experimental drug
- More studies needed about its efficacy and toxic reactions in children
Overdose Effects
- Decreased RBC production in animal studies
- Increases in liver function parameters in animal studies
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-viral drugs
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Protected from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children