Category: Virology

  • Favipiravir

    Description

    This page contains brief details about the drug favipiravir, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.

    Date of Approval

    The U.S. FDA-approved Favipiravir to treat people with influenza and other viral infections, including Covid-19.

    Mechanism of Action of Favipiravir

    Favipiravir 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.

    Uses of Favipiravir

    Favipiravir tablet is an Antiviral drug that belongs to the medication class known as Pyrazinecarboxamide derivative.It is used to treat influenza and other viral infections, including Covid-19.

    Favipiravir Dosage available

    Take Favipiravir 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.

  • Tenofovir

    Active Ingredients: Tenofovir

    Strength: 300mg

    Dosage Form: Tablets

    Retail Pack: 30 in a bottle

  • Tenofovir Alafenamide

    Active Ingredients: Tenofovir Alafenamide

    Strength: 25 mg

    Dosage Form: Tablets

    Retail Pack: 30 in a bottle

  • Ganciclovir

    Active Ingredients: Ganciclovir

    Strength: 250mg Capsules & 500mj Inj

    Dosage Form: Capsules & Lyophilized powder in vail

    Retail Pack: 10 capsules in an aluminium strip & Vial

  • Entecavir

    Description

    This page contains brief details about the drug entecavir, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.

    Date of Approval

    Entecavir is an antiviral medication developed by the U.S. Food And Drug Administration for treating chronic Hepatitis B with evidence of decompensated liver disease. It was initially approved on March 29, 2005, for treating chronic Hepatitis B.

    Mechanism of Action of Entecavir

    Entecavir works by inhibiting the DNA synthesis in the Hepatitis B virus by competing with a natural substrate (deoxyguanosine triphosphate), reducing the viral count, and improving liver conditions.

    Uses of Entecavir

    Entecavir helps to treat chronic Hepatitis B virus infection.

    Entecavir Dosage available

    Entecavir is available in the form of a tablet and an oral solution. Take the pill on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours after and 2 hours before the next meal. The recommended Entecavir dose for adults is 0.5mg or 1mg once daily. Entecavir is not advised for use in children under two or who weigh less than 10 kg. Depending on your age, weight, and disease condition, your doctor will determine your appropriate dose and duration. Patients weighing 10kg and 32.5kg are advised to take an oral Entecavir solution. Straight from the measuring spoon, swallow it. Do not stop using this medicine unless your doctor instructs you.

    Active Ingredients: Entecavir

    Strength: 0.5mg & 1mg

    Dosage Form: Tablets

    Retail Pack: 30 in a bottle

  • Ledipasvir + Sofosbuvir

    Active Ingredients: Ledipasvir + Sofosbuvir

    Strength: Ledipasvir 90 mg + Sofosbuvir 400 mg

    Dosage Form: Tablets

    Retail Pack: 28 in a bottle

  • Daclatasvir

    Active Ingredients: Daclatasvir

    Strength: 30 mg & 60 mg

    Dosage Form: Tablets

    Retail Pack: 28 in a bottle

  • Sofosbuvir

    Active Ingredients: Sofosbuvir

    Strength: 400mg

    Dosage Form: Tablets

    Retail Pack: 28 in a bottle

  • Daclatasvir + Sofosbuvir

    Active Ingredients: Daclatasvir + Sofosbuvir

    Strength: Daclatasvir 60 mg + Sofosbuvir 400 mg

    Dosage Form: Tablets

    Retail Pack: 28 in a bottle

  • Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir

    Active Ingredients: Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir

    Strength: Sofosbuvir 400 mg + Velpatasvir 100 mg

    Dosage Form: Tablets

    Retail Pack: 28 in a bottle