Favipiravir+favipiravir
About Favipiravir+favipiravir
Favipiravir+favipiravir belongs to a group of antiviral medicines used to treat coronavirus disease. Besides this, Favipiravir+favipiravir is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections. Coronavirus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus.
Favipiravir+favipiravir contains ‘Favipiravir’, which inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the coronavirus to replicate itself. Thereby, Favipiravir+favipiravir lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.
Take Favipiravir+favipiravir as prescribed. You are advised to take Favipiravir+favipiravir for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid), reduced neutrophil count, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Favipiravir+favipiravir if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Favipiravir+favipiravir. Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Favipiravir+favipiravir. Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Favipiravir+favipiravir
Medicinal Benefits
Favipiravir+favipiravir belongs to a group of antiviral medicines. Favipiravir+favipiravir has been recently approved for the treatment of mild coronavirus disease. Besides this, Favipiravir+favipiravir is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections. Favipiravir+favipiravir inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the coronavirus to replicate itself. Thereby, Favipiravir+favipiravir lowers virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Favipiravir+favipiravir
- Diarrhoea
- Hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid)
- Reduced neutrophil count
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
Drug Warnings
Do not take Favipiravir+favipiravir if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have gout, heart, liver or kidney problems. Do not take Favipiravir+favipiravir if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Favipiravir+favipiravir. Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Favipiravir+favipiravir. Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. The safety of Favipiravir+favipiravir in children is not known, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Favipiravir+favipiravir in children.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Favipiravir+favipiravir may have interaction with anti-TB (pyrazinamide), hyperglycaemic agent (repaglinide), methylxantine (theophylline), anti-viral (famciclovir, acyclovir), NSAID (sulindac).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Favipiravir+favipiravir may have interactions with disease conditions such as gout.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known whether Favipiravir+favipiravir interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
unsafeAvoid taking Favipiravir+favipiravir if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
unsafeAvoid breastfeeding while taking Favipiravir+favipiravir as it may pass into breastmilk.
Driving
cautionIt is unknown if Favipiravir+favipiravir affects driving. Drive or operating machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionDose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Favipiravir+favipiravir if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionDose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Favipiravir+favipiravir if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
cautionThe safety of Favipiravir+favipiravir in children is unknown. Please consult a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Always remember to wear a mask when you are around other people. Wearing a mask helps in preventing the spread of infection.
- Maintain social distance and avoid gatherings.
- Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitiser.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly.
- Stay home and isolate yourself if you feel unwell.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Stay well hydrated.
- Saltwater gargling and steam inhalation would be helpful.
- Exercise regularly. Try walking for 10minutes in the morning, afternoon, evening and night.
- Consume protein-rich foods.
Special Advise
- Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or breathing difficultly.
- Regularly monitor SpO2 (oxygen saturation levels), and report to a hospital if the levels are below 92%.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
COVID-19: Coronavirus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus. Coronavirus belongs to a group of RNA viruses and has crown-like projections on the surface of the pathogen. The virus transmits through droplets generated from an infectious person’s cough, sneeze or heavy breathing. The common symptoms of coronavirus disease are dry cough, tiredness, breathlessness, fever, loss of sense of taste and smell, diarrhoea, body pains, headache, and sore throat.
FAQs
Favipiravir+favipiravir belongs to a group of antiviral medicines used to treat coronavirus disease. Besides this, Favipiravir+favipiravir is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections.
Favipiravir+favipiravir inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. Thereby, Favipiravir+favipiravir helps in lowering virus load in the body and treats the infection.
Do not stop taking Favipiravir+favipiravir without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually continue taking Favipiravir+favipiravir for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Favipiravir+favipiravir.
Favipiravir+favipiravir might cause hyperuricemia (elevated levels of uric acid); therefore, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking Favipiravir+favipiravir if you have gout.
Regularly clean your hands thoroughly using soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitiser. Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth without washing your hands. Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly. Always remember to wear a mask, maintain social distance and avoid gatherings.
Covid-19 spreads through respiratory droplets when in close or direct contact with an infected person. The virus can spread through an infected person’s sneeze or cough. The virus can also be transmitted by touching any contaminated surfaces and then touching the nose, mouth or eyes without washing the hands.
Please consult your doctor before taking Favipiravir+favipiravir with repaglinide as taking them together might cause unpleasant side-effects such as low blood sugar levels, headache and upper respiratory tract infections.
No, you should not take Favipiravir+favipiravir on your own. It should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor.
No, Favipiravir+favipiravir should be taken by the pregnant woman as it may increase the risk for teratogenicity (the ability to cause defects in a developing fetus) and embryo toxicity (the harmful effects on the development of an embryo). Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.
Favipiravir+favipiravir may cause hyperuricemia and may trigger acute gouty arthritis. Therefore, it should be taken cautiously in patients with a history of gout. Consult the doctor if you gout.
No, you should avoid breastfeeding while taking Favipiravir+favipiravir as it may pass into breast milk and harm the infant. Talk to the doctor if you are breastfeeding before starting Favipiravir+favipiravir.
The side effects of Favipiravir+favipiravir include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid), and reduced neutrophil count. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Favipiravir+favipiravir may cause fever in some cases. If you experience a fever, consult the doctor immediately.
No, Favipiravir+favipiravir is not a steroid. It is an antiviral medication used to treat coronavirus disease, ebola, influenza, and other infections caused by pathogenic viruses.
Yes, there are alternatives to Favipiravir+favipiravir that are available in the market. The doctor may suggest appropriate medicine based on your condition.
Favipiravir+favipiravir may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. Hence, it should be taken by diabetic patients only if advised by the doctor. Consult the doctor before taking Favipiravir+favipiravir if you are a diabetic patient.
Favipiravir+favipiravir should be taken orally. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or break it.
Favipiravir+favipiravir can be taken with azithromycin if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor before taking Favipiravir+favipiravir with other medications.
Favipiravir+favipiravir can be taken before or after food. However, taking it after meals helps minimise stomach upset.
Favipiravir+favipiravir is an antiviral medication used to treat coronavirus disease, as well as influenza, Ebola, and other viral infections. It contains Favipiravir, which inhibits the RNA polymerase enzyme, preventing the virus from replicating. This helps to reduce the viral load in the body and aids in treating the infection.
Favipiravir+favipiravir can ideally be started as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms of COVID-19 or other viral infections if prescribed by the doctor. Early initiation enhances its effectiveness in reducing viral replication and managing the infection. Always follow the doctor's advice for dosage and timing.
Favipiravir+favipiravir should not be taken if you are allergic to any of its ingredients, if you have severe hepatic and renal impairment and if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Favipiravir+favipiravir should be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by the doctor. The dose and duration will be determined by the doctor based on your medical condition.
Favipiravir+favipiravir is not recommended for elder individuals and children as its safety and effectiveness were not established. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Favipiravir+favipiravir should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
Favipiravir+favipiravir may cause increased blood pressure levels. Consult the doctor before starting Favipiravir+favipiravir if you have hypertension. It should be taken cautiously if prescribed by the doctor.
