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Favipiravir is an antiviral drug used in the treatment of mild to moderate cases of COVID-19. It functions by inhibiting the replication of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which helps lower the viral load, curbs the progression of the disease, and promotes quicker recovery. It received approval from the USFDA on October 22, 2020.
BRAND NAME:
Favivir – It is available as film coated tablet contains Favipiravir 200mg as the main active ingredient.
MECHANISM OF ACTION:
Favipiravir is metabolized into ribosyl triphosphate, which is then converted into its active form, Favipiravir-RTP. This active form inhibits the enzyme essential for viral replication, thereby preventing the virus responsible for the infection from multiplying in the body.
PHARMACOKINETICS:
Absorption: The bioavailability of favipiravir is almost complete at 97.6%. The mean Cmax for the recommended dosing schedule of favipiravir is 51.5µg/ml.
Distribution: Favipiravir has an apparent volume of distribution ranging from 15 to 20 liters and exhibits approximately 54% binding to plasma proteins.
Metabolism: Favipiravir is metabolized in the liver by aldehyde oxidase and xanthine oxidase converts to its inactive hydroxylated metabolite.
Excretion: Favipiravir takes 2 -5 hours for elimination. It is mainly excreted through urine as inactive metabolites and renal excretion of unchanged drug is minimal.
PHARMACODYNAMICS:
Favipiravir functions as a prodrug and undergoes ribosylation and phosphorylation intracellularly to become the active favipiravir-RTP. Fvaipiravir –RTP binds to and inhibits RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, which ultimately prevents viral transcription and replication.
DOSAGE ANDADMINISTRATION:
Favipiravir is available in the form of oral suspension and tablets. Depending on the patient's condition and the severity of the infection the dose will be recommended.
For Covid-19, the recommended dose is,
For influenza, the recommended dose is
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Some medicines should be avoided while taking favipiravir as these drugs can interact and cause severe adverse effects. Below are the few drugs that should be avoided while taking favipiravir.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Contraindicated in patients with known allergy to favipiravir or any of its components.
ADVERSE EFFECTS:
TOXICITY:
Taking overdose can cause toxic effects that lead to