Favipra tablets 200mg

About Favipra tablets 200mg

Favipra tablets 200mg Uses

• Treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 infection in adults
• Used for certain strains of influenza when advised by a doctor
• Prescribed as part of hospital or outpatient viral infection protocols
• Used under strict medical supervision for select viral illnesses

Favipra tablets 200mg Benefits

• Works against a range of RNA viruses by blocking viral replication
• Oral tablet form allows for outpatient treatment in eligible patients
• May help shorten the duration of certain viral illnesses when started early
• Used as part of a broader treatment plan alongside supportive care

What Experts Say

Favipiravir is an antiviral medicine that works by blocking an enzyme called RNA dependent RNA polymerase, which certain viruses need to copy themselves. By interrupting this process, the virus struggles to multiply inside the body.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, favipiravir was used in several countries, including Pakistan, as an early treatment option for mild to moderate cases. Doctors typically prescribe it soon after symptoms begin, since antiviral medicines tend to work best early in the course of infection.

Favipiravir is not suitable for everyone. It carries a risk of birth defects, so it is not recommended during pregnancy or for women trying to conceive. Liver and kidney function are usually monitored during treatment, and it should only be used exactly as prescribed.

Drug Class

• Antiviral agent
• RNA dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor
• Broad spectrum antiviral used against certain RNA viruses

Favipra tablets 200mg formula

• Favipiravir 200mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Favipra tablets 200mg?

• Take the tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor
• Follow the specific loading dose and maintenance dose schedule given
• Take with or without food as advised
• Complete the full course even if you start feeling better
• Do not use this medicine without medical supervision

Drug Interactions

• Pyrazinamide: May further increase uric acid levels when combined.
• Repaglinide: Favipiravir can raise blood levels of this diabetes medicine.
• Other Antiviral Drugs: Combining with certain antivirals should only be done under medical guidance.

Risks and warnings

• Pregnancy: Not recommended due to a known risk of birth defects.
• Liver Function: Requires monitoring, especially in people with existing liver disease.
• Uric Acid Levels: Can raise blood uric acid levels during treatment.
• Heart Rhythm: May affect heart rhythm in some people, requiring caution.
• Contraception: Effective contraception is advised during and after treatment.

Favipra tablets 200mg Side Effects

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Raised uric acid levels
• Elevated liver enzymes
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Vomiting
• Rare abnormal heart rhythm

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original packaging
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep out of reach of children