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Favikast 400mg Tablet

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Manufacturer
NULEAD PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
Origin of Medicine
India
Price for
10 Tablet(s) In A Strip
Salt Composition
Favipiravir
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Favikast 400mg tablet is an Antiviral drug with an active ingredient called Favipiravir. It belongs to the medication class known as Pyrazinecarboxamide derivative.  It is used to treat influenza and other viral infections, including Covid-19. It is not recommended for those younger than 18 years. 

Do not consume this medicine if allergic to Favipiravir and its other ingredients. Inform your physician if you have liver disease or kidney condition. Inform your physician if you have abnormalities in uric acid metabolism (gout, hyperuricemia, etc). Inform your physician if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. In men, this medicine can pass into semen, so use effective contraception during and after seven days of the last dose. Discuss with your doctor for more fertility concerns. Before starting with Favikast 400mg, notify your doctor if you consume any other medicine.

Uses of Favikast 400mg Tablet
  • Viral infections such as influenza.
  • Mild to moderate COVID-19 disease
  • Therapeutic Effects of Favikast 400mg Tablet

    Favikast 400mg tablet metabolizes to ribosyl triphosphate and converts into its active form called Favipiravir-RTP, and it works by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme  (RNA polymerase) that is necessary for viral replication. It works by stopping the replication of the infection-causing virus in the body.

    Interaction of Favikast 400mg Tablet with other drugsInform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Favikast 400mg and can cause undesirable side effects.

    More Information about Favikast 400mg Tablet
  • Keep out of sight and reach of pets and children
  • Store protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
  • How to consume Favikast 400mg TabletTake Favikast 400mg as advised by your physician. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.

    Safety Advices for Favikast 400mg Tablet

      

    Pregnancy

      

    Favikast 400mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby. Report to your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or planning for the pregnancy before starting the treatment. 

      

    Breast Feeding

      

    Taking Favikast 400mg while breastfeeding may be unsafe because it may affect the child. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Therefore, talk with your doctor to get more information.

      

    Lungs

      

    It is unknown whether Favikast 400mg is safe to administer in patients with lung problems. Inform your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.

      

    Liver

      

    Inform your physician if you have liver problems because Favikast 400mg should be used cautiously with a liver condition.

      

    Alcohol

      

    It is unknown whether consuming alcohol while taking Favikast 400mg tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician.

      

    Driving

      

    While taking Favikast 400mg, driving or using machines may be unsafe. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience any side effects.

    Side Effects of Favikast 400mg TabletSide Effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Although all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

    Serious

    • Allergic reactions
    • Increased blood uric acid levels
    • Abnormal behavior
    • Jaundice
    • Shock
    • Pneumonia
    • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
    • Thrombocytopaenia
    • Liver problems
    • Kidney injury
    • Psychiatric symptoms (disturbance of consciousness, delirium, hallucinations, delusions, convulsions, etc.)

    Common

    • Diarrhea 
    • Increased uric acid level in blood
    • Fatigue 
    • Dizziness

    Word of AdviceDiscuss effective contraception methods with your doctor, along with fertility concerns.  Do not stop the medicine until your doctor advises. Before consuming Favikast 400mg tablet, notify your doctor if you have problem with kidney.  Notify your doctor if you experience any serious side effects. You are doctor may change your dose or stop the treatment. This medicine is not recommended for children or adolescents. 

    FAQs Q 1. Why is it mandatory to use effective contraception during the treatment of Favikast 400mg?

    To avoid unwanted pregnancy, it is advised to use effective contraception while taking Favikast 400mg. In men, there is the possibility of the drugs getting absorbed in the semen. So it is better to discuss effective contraception with your doctor and use it accordingly.

    Q 2. How can I manage diarrhea while taking Favikast 400mg?

    If you experience diarrhea while taking Favikast 400mg, it is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Your doctor may also recommend over-the-counter or prescription medications to help manage your diarrhea. If your diarrhea is severe or persistent, you should contact your doctor.

    Q 3. Is Favikast 400mg an antiviral drug?

    Yes, Favikast 400mg is an antiviral drug belonging to the Pyrazinecarboxamide derivatives group.

    Q 4. What are the common side effects of Favikast 400mg?

    Favikast 400mg's most common side effects are diarrhea, increased uric acid level, fatigue, and dizziness.

    Q 5. Who should not take Favikast 400mg?

    Favikast 400mg is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women or children. It should also be used cautiously in patients with kidney or liver disease and if you have a past with gout condition.

    Fact Box of Favikast 400mg Tablet

    Molecule Name: Favipiravir 

    Therapeutic class: Anti-viral

    Pharmacological class: Pyrazinecarboxamide derivatives

    Indications: 

    1. Viral infections such as influenza.

    2. Mild to moderate COVID-19 disease

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    Manufacturer
    NULEAD PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
    Origin of Medicine
    India
    Price for
    10 Tablet(s) In A Strip
    Salt Composition
    Favipiravir
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