Avigan 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Avigan 200mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It is used for the treatment of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults. It stops the virus from multiplying and therefore, decreases the viral load in the body.
Take Avigan 200mg Tablet only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. The most common side effects of this medicine include the increased uric acid levels in blood, diarrhea, decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), and increased liver enzymes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.
To make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have severe kidney or liver disease before taking this medicine. Avigan 200mg Tablet is not recommended for women who are pregnant, suspected to be pregnant or breastfeeding, as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of hypersensitivity to this drug, have abnormalities in uric acid metabolism, or have gout.
Take Avigan 200mg Tablet only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. The most common side effects of this medicine include the increased uric acid levels in blood, diarrhea, decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), and increased liver enzymes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.
To make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have severe kidney or liver disease before taking this medicine. Avigan 200mg Tablet is not recommended for women who are pregnant, suspected to be pregnant or breastfeeding, as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of hypersensitivity to this drug, have abnormalities in uric acid metabolism, or have gout.
Uses of Avigan Tablet
- Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Benefits of Avigan Tablet
In Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a highly infectious disease that is caused by a strain of a virus called coronavirus. The most common symptoms are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, breathing difficulty, nasal congestion, and diarrhea among others. Avigan 200mg Tablet is used to manage these symptoms in mildly to moderately infected individuals and helps you recover from the infection.
Avigan 200mg Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor. If you think you have come in contact with a person who has been infected with Covid-19, or if you feel any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.
Avigan 200mg Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor. If you think you have come in contact with a person who has been infected with Covid-19, or if you feel any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.
Side effects of Avigan Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Avigan
- Increased uric acid level in blood
- Diarrhea
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Increased liver enzymes
- Increased triglyceride level in blood
How to use Avigan Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Avigan 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Avigan Tablet works
Avigan 200mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It stops the SARS-CoV-2 virus from multiplying. By doing so, it decreases viral load in the body, restricts the spread of infection and helps in speeding up the recovery process.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avigan 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Avigan 200mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Avigan 200mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Avigan 200mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Avigan 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Avigan 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Avigan 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Avigan 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Avigan Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Avigan 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Avigan 200mg Tablet is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
- Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
- Avigan 200mg Tablet should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue.
- Avigan 200mg Tablet can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
- It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Avigan 200mg Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Avigan 200mg Tablet is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
- Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
- Avigan 200mg Tablet should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue.
- Avigan 200mg Tablet can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
- It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Avigan 200mg Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrazinecarboxamide derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
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Interaction with drugs
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FAQs
What is Avigan 200mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Avigan 200mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Avigan 200mg Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.
When is the best time to start treatment with Avigan 200mg Tablet?
Avigan 200mg Tablet is best taken in mildly infected individuals than in those who have severe Covid-19 infection. This is because early use of antiviral medicines, such as Avigan 200mg Tablet, is seen to be more effective in treating Covid-19 infection. Delay in treatment only slows down the recovery process and worsens the existing symptoms such as breathing issues, cough, or fever. If left untreated, this viral infection may even lead to organ failure. Once tested positive for Covid-19, consult your doctor immediately.
Who should not take Avigan 200mg Tablet?
Avigan 200mg Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Avigan 200mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Avigan 200mg Tablet. It should not be given to patients with severe kidney or liver disease too. Additionally, people who have any abnormal uric acid levels or are suffering from gout must inform their doctor before taking Avigan 200mg Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Avigan 200mg Tablet to avoid any potential harm to your baby. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
For how long and in what dose should Avigan 200mg Tablet be taken?
Avigan 200mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. It is taken orally (by mouth) and the recommended dose is 1,800 mg twice on day 1, followed by 800 mg twice daily up to day 14. Do not self medicate. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Avigan 200mg Tablet.
Can Avigan 200mg Tablet be used in the elderly and children?
Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Avigan 200mg Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Avigan 200mg Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Avigan 200mg Tablet may cause serious side effects in the younger age group. Therefore, this medicine should not be consumed by the elderly and children, unless advised by your doctor.
Can Avigan 200mg Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, Avigan 200mg Tablet should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Avigan 200mg Tablet is not considered safe to be used in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers as its use may cause harmful effects on the baby. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor if you are tested positive for Covid-19 or even if you are suspected of Covid-19 infection. Your doctor will decide what is best for you depending on your condition.
How does Avigan 200mg Tablet work?
Avigan 200mg Tablet inhibits replication (a process by which this virus multiplies) of the Covid-19 virus and stops the further spread of the infection. In this way the amount of virus in the human body decreases, thereby leading to faster recovery.
How should Avigan 200mg Tablet be stored?
Avigan 200mg Tablet should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.
I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Avigan 200mg Tablet?
Yes. Avigan 200mg Tablet may be given to patients with comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, under medical supervision. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit.
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Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Avigan 200mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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