covihalt 400mg tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is covihalt 400mg tablet used for?
Avigan (Favipiravir) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Favipiravir (400mg), which Inhibits viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, preventing viral replication. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Favipiravir
- Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ covihalt 400mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Influenza A and B, COVID-19 (emergency use), Ebola (investigational)
Off-label uses: Ebola virus disease, Lassa fever, Other RNA viral infections
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Favipiravir |
| Brand Name | Avigan |
| Manufacturer | Lupin Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Inhibits viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, preventing viral replication
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take covihalt 400mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of covihalt 400mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased uric acid
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Hepatotoxicity
- Bone marrow suppression
- Pancreatitis
- QT prolongation
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Acute kidney injury
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrazinamide | Major | Increased risk of hepatotoxicity |
| Repaglinide | Major | Increased repaglinide levels, risk of hypoglycemia |
| Theophylline | Major | Increased theophylline levels, risk of toxicity |
| Acetaminophen | Moderate | Possible increased hepatotoxicity |
| Caffeine | Moderate | Increased caffeine levels |
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased INR, bleeding risk |
| Famotidine | Minor | Possible decreased favipiravir absorption |
| Omeprazole | Minor | Possible decreased favipiravir absorption |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Pyrazinamide
- Repaglinide
- Theophylline
โก Moderate Interactions
- Acetaminophen
- Caffeine
- Warfarin
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Famotidine
- Omeprazole
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
High-fat meal may delay absorption
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Avoid alcohol; may increase hepatotoxicity risk
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Pregnancy, lactation, severe hepatic impairment, hypersensitivity
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Liver function tests, renal function, uric acid levels, pregnancy test
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Not recommended; excreted in breast milk
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; no specific antidote; consider activated charcoal
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.