Fapravir (200 mg) | ঔষধের দাম ও নির্দেশিকা

ব্যবহার

Treatment of novel or re-emerging pandemic influenza virus infections (limited to cases in which other influenza antiviral drugs are ineffective or not sufficiently effective).

ফার্মাকোলজি

Favipiravir is a new antiviral drug against influenza. It is metabolized into favipiravir ribosyl triphosphate (favipiravir RTP) by an intracellular enzyme, and favipiravir RTP selectively inhibits RNA polymerase (RNA-dependent RNA polymerase) of the influenza virus, preventing replication of the influenza virus. It is a drug with a mechanism of action different from that of the existing influenza antiviral drugs and effective against all types and sub-types of human influenza A, B, and C viruses in vitro, showing a wide range of anti-viral activity against various influenza virus strains including avian and swine viruses.

সেবনবিধি

The usual adult dosage is 1600 mg of Favipiravir administered orally twice daily on Day 1, followed by 600 mg orally twice daily from Day 2 to Day 5 or as directed by physicians. The total treatment duration should be 5 days.

পার্শ্বপ্রতিক্রিয়া

Most common side effects are Diarrhea and increase of blood uric acid levels.

সতর্কতা

Favipiravir should not be given in pregnant women, requirement of the confirmation of non-pregnancy in women of childbearing potential before use, thorough contraception measures from the start of the treatment to 7 days after the end of the treatment. Caution should be taken for Hepatic and renal impaired patient or use Favipiravir as per the direction of registered Physician

গর্ভাবস্থায় ও স্তন্যদানকালে ব্যবহার

Favipiravir may cause delayed development or death of embryos during the early stage of pregnancy. Should not be given during pregnancy.

মাত্রাতিরিক্ত ব্যবহার

In animal studies, decreased RBC production,and increases in liver function parameters such as AST, ALP, ALT and total bilirubin, and increased vacuolization in hepatocytes. Toxicity information regarding Favipiravir in humans is not readily available.

সংরক্ষণ

Keep below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

বিকল্প ওষুধ

Fapravir 200 mg Tablet

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