Favikast 400

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.

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Aprazer Healthcare is the leading influenza medicine manufacturer, developing an extensive range of antiviral medicines, direct-acting antivirals, and anti-retrovirals.

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