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
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 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.
