Favipiravir
Information about Favipiravir
Favipiravir Uses
Favipiravir is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
How Favipiravir works
Favipiravir is an antiviral medicine. It stops the SARS-CoV-2 virus from multiplying. By doing so, it decreases viral load in the body, restricts the spread of infection and helps in speeding up the recovery process.
Common side effects of Favipiravir
Increased uric acid level in blood, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Increased liver enzymes, Increased triglyceride level in blood
Available Medicine for Favipiravir
FavidelAkumentis Healthcare Ltd
₹12001 variant(s)
FavimedAarmed Formulation Pvt Ltd
₹12901 variant(s)
AviganDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹120781 variant(s)
FividLincoln Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹22101 variant(s)
FavibestAlniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹483 to ₹15784 variant(s)
CovihopeMacleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹625 to ₹16453 variant(s)
FavivirHetero Healthcare Limited
₹1280 to ₹20062 variant(s)
FabimeraLogos Pharma
₹23801 variant(s)
FavirateAccurate Pharmaceuticals
₹11251 variant(s)
AfluenzaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹24651 variant(s)
Expert advice for Favipiravir
- Favipiravir is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
- Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
- Favipiravir should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue.
- Favipiravir can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
- It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Favipiravir and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.