Description
Favikast 400
Composition – Favipiravir 400mg
Classification – Antiviral Medicine
What is Favikast 400?
Favikast is an antiviral drug used against various viral infections. It has a broad spectrum of activity and is widely used to treat pandemic influenza strains.
Uses of Favikast 400 –
- • Influenza
- • Covid19
- • Other viral strains
- • SARS-CoV-2
Benefits of Favikast
- • Broad spectrum of activity
- • Early viral clearance
Working of Favikast
It inhibits RNA-polymerase, the replication and multiplication of the virus.
Common side effects
- • Nausea
- • Vomiting
- • Dizziness
- • Increased levels of uric acid
- • Elevated liver enzymes
- • Decrease in WBC count
- • Increased levels of triglycerides
- • Abdominal pain
Serious side effects
- • Severe skin reaction
- • Delirium
- • Convulsions
- • Confusion
- • Bradycardia
- • Chest pain
Precautions while using Favikast –
- • Liver disorders
- • Gout
- • Children
- • Elderly people
- • Kidney disorders
- • Bleeding disorders
Important Monitoring Considerations
- • Liver functions
- • Blood profile
- • Cardiac functions
- • Uric acid levels
Contraindications to using Favikast
- • Breastfeeding women
- • Pregnant women
- • Any allergy or hypersensitivity to drug components.
- • Critically ill people
- • Severe renal and hepatic impairment.
Drug Interactions
- • Warfarin
- • Repaglinide
- • Pyrazinamide
- • Theophylline
- • Acetaminophen
- • Other antivirals
- • Live vaccines
- • Radio-opaque contrast media
- • Certain cancer medications
Warning
It is teratogenic; women must use contraception or avoid pregnancy during the use of favipiravir.
It should not be used without a medical prescription.
Aprazer Healthcare – Premium leadership in Antiviral Drug Manufacture and Export
Aprazer Healthcare is the leading influenza medicine manufacturer, developing an extensive range of antiviral medicines, direct-acting antivirals, and anti-retrovirals.
Compliant with the highest global standards – WHO-GMP certified manufacturing, we manufacture world-grade antiviral solutions.
We are committed to making advanced treatments affordable and accessible for all. We develop innovative, generic antiviral medicines that are affordable and worldwide available through our robust distribution networks.
Aprazer Healthcare is a leading pharmaceutical company, highly recommended by the leading doctors, hospitals, and government healthcare institutions. Our products qualify global standard parameters and are accepted worldwide.
It’s the manufacturing quality and worldwide trust that set us apart. We are the leading antiviral exporter to 50 + countries.
