Actavir Tablet

Actavir Tablet belongs to a group of antiviral medicines used to treat corona virus disease. Besides this, Actavir Tablet is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections. Corona virus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the corona virus.
 
Actavir Tablet contains ‘Favipiravir’, which inhibits RNA polymerase, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. Thereby, Actavir Tablet lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.
 
You are advised to take Actavir Tablet 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 Actavir Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Actavir Tablet . Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Actavir Tablet . 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.

Actavir Tablet belongs to a group of antiviral medicines. Actavir Tablet has been recently approved for the treatment of mild corona virus disease. Besides this, Actavir Tablet is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections. Actavir Tablet inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. Thereby, Actavir Tablet lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.

Do not take Actavir Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have gout, heart, liver or kidney problems. Do not take Actavir Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Actavir Tablet . Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Actavir Tablet . Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. The safety of Actavir Tablet in children is unknown, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Actavir Tablet in children.

• 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%.