Category: Covid-19

  • 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.

  • Molnupiravir

    Description

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

    Date of Approval

    Molnupiravir is an antiviral medication containing the active constituent Molnupiravir. It treats mild to moderate COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease) in people at risk for developing severe illness. COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Molnupiravir is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18. This drug must be taken within five days of the onset of symptoms to be most effective. Molnupiravir could also provide an alternative treatment option for COVID-19 patients who cannot receive or do not respond well to existing treatments, such as monoclonal antibodies or remdesivir.

    Mechanism of Action of Molnupiravir

    The work of Molnupiravir is to reduce the severity of COVID-19 symptoms and prevent the virus from replicating and spreading within the body. This is accomplished by introducing errors into the genetic material of the virus, which can ultimately render it unable to reproduce and cause further harm.

    Uses of Molnupiravir

    Molnupiravir is an antiviral drug used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in high-risk adults.

    Molnupiravir Dosage available

    Take Molnupiravir in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medication whole with plenty of water. Do not chew or crush the capsules. This capsule can be taken with or without food. Do not skip or miss doses.