PRODUCT DETAILS

About Actavir Tablet

FAVIPIRAVIR belongs to a group of antiviral medicines used to treat coronavirus disease. Besides this, 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 contains ‘Favipiravir’, which inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the coronavirus to replicate itself. Thereby, FAVIPIRAVIR lowers virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.
 
Take FAVIPIRAVIR as prescribed. Swallow FAVIPIRAVIR as a whole with water; do not chew or crush the tablet. You are advised to take 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 diarrhea, 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 if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking FAVIPIRAVIR. Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with 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 Actavir Tablet

Coronavirus disease

Medicinal Benefits of Actavir Tablet

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

Directions for Use

Take FAVIPIRAVIR as prescribed. Swallow FAVIPIRAVIR as a whole with water; do not chew or crush the tablet. Depending on your medical condition, your doctor will decide for how long you need to take FAVIPIRAVIR.

Side Effects of Actavir Tablet

• Diarrhea
• Hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid)
• Reduced neutrophil count
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

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

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

FAVIPIRAVIR may have interaction with anti-TB (pyrazinamide), hyperglycaemic agent (repaglinide), methylxanthine (theophylline), anti-viral (famciclovir, acyclovir), NSAID (sulindac).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

FAVIPIRAVIR may have interactions with gout.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is not known whether FAVIPIRAVIR interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

PREGNANCY

 

Avoid taking FAVIPIRAVIR if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

 

BREAST FEEDING

Avoid breastfeeding while taking FAVIPIRAVIR as it may pass into breastmilk.

DRIVING

It is unknown if FAVIPIRAVIR affects driving. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking FAVIPIRAVIR if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking FAVIPIRAVIR if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.