AVIGAN 200mg Tablet

INTRODUCTION

AVIGAN 200MG TABLET contains Favipiravir which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiviral drugs. It is used to treat patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 disease, which is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes short-term, mild upper respiratory infection (common cold) associated with symptoms such as nasal obstruction, sneezing, runny nose and sometimes cough. Prior to treatment with AVIGAN 200MG TABLET, your doctor may want you to take several tests to understand your existing condition. Before taking AVIGAN 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have gout. AVIGAN 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Favipiravir or have severe liver or kidney impairment. AVIGAN 200MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women, also it is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 18 years). It should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years or above). The most common side effects of taking AVIGAN 200MG TABLET is diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if your symptom worsens.  

USES OF AVIGAN 200MG TABLET

• Treats mild to moderate COVID-19 disease

HOW AVIGAN 200MG TABLET WORKS

AVIGAN 200MG TABLET works by blocking the SARS-CoV-2 virus from multiplying which results in decreased viral load in the body thereby restricting the spread of infection and enhancing the recovery process from short-term, mild upper respiratory infections.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take AVIGAN 200MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF AVIGAN 200MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Diarrhoea: Drink lot of fluids such as water or fruit juice to keep yourself hydrated. Do not take any medicine on your own to treat diarrhea without consulting your doctor. Nausea and vomiting: Try to take AVIGAN 200MG TABLET with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oil rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if the symptom gets worse. Stomach pain: Try to take rest and relax. Eat and drink slowly or try to have smaller and frequent meals. Keep a heat pad on your stomach. If the symptom does not improve, consult your doctor.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking AVIGAN 200MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• Pyrazinamide (used to treat tuberculosis)
• Famciclovir (antiviral medicine used to treat shingles)
• Sulindac (medicine used to treat mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of joint pain)
• Theophylline (used to treat chronic pulmonary obstructive disease)
• Oseltamivir (used to treat flu)
• Raloxifene (used to treat osteoporosis)
• Hydralazine (used in high blood pressure)
• Acetaminophen (used to relieve pain and inflammation)
• Medicines used to prevent pregnancy (Ex. norethindrone, ethinyl estradiol)
• Repaglinide (used to treat high blood sugar)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of AVIGAN 200MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.