Cipvir 200mg Tablet
Brand Name | Cipvir 200mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Favipiravir (200mg) |
Strength | 200mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antiviral |
SubCategory |
anti-viral |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Cipla Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Cipla Ltd,Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013. |
- Shock
- Anaphylaxis
- Pneumonia
- Fulminant hepatitis
- Liver disorders
- Jaundice
- Toxic epidermal necrosis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Acute kidney injury
- Leukopenia
- Neutropenia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Delirium
- Hallucination
- Convulsion
- Haemorrhagic colitis
- Liver disorders – used with caution in severe liver diseases. Consult a physician before use
- Kidney disorders – used with caution in severe kidney diseases. Consult a physician before use
- Cardiac disorders – used with caution in hypotension and MI. Consult a physician before use
- Respiratory disorders – used with caution in respiratory distress. Consult a physician before use
- Blood disorders – used with caution in myelosuppression diseases. Consult a physician before use.
- Bone disorders – used with caution in gout. Consult a physician before use.
Medical Description of Cipvir 200mg Tablet
Cipvir contains its active substance called Favipiravir. Favipiravir is an antiretroviral medicine used in the treatment of influenza infection. It is an RNA polymerase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of SARS COV-2 infection in adults with mild to moderate illness. Favipiravir is not recommended in children.
Cipvir 200mg Tablet Uses
Cipvir is used to treat adults and children above 18 years of age who are infected by viral infections like remerging influenza, ebola and covid-19 infection.
Cipvir 200mg Tablet Benefits
Cipvir is used to treat COVID-19 infection which is mild or moderate form. It is an RNA polymerase inhibitor & not recommended for use in children less than 18 years of age due to the increased risk of serious side effects.
Cipvir 200mg Tablet Indication
Cipvir is indicated in case of viral infections like remerging influenza, ebola and covid-19 infection and recommended for ages above 18 years
Mechanism of action of Cipvir 200mg Tablet
Cipvir ( Favipiravir ) is an RNA polymerase inhibitor. It inhibits the replication of the viral genome and acts as an RNA dependant RNA polymerase inhibitor. It also incorporates into RNA strands of virions thus prevents elongation and proliferation of virions. Favipiravir thus prevents the formation of mature virus particles into infectious virions that spreads the infection. Thus, inhibits the replication of the virus and treats illness.
How Cipvir 200mg Tablet works
Favipiravir is an RNA polymerase inhibitor. It inhibits the action of RNA proliferation and maturation of RNA of virions thereby prevents the formation of mature virus particles. Thus, controls the viral infection and improves immunity
Cipvir 200mg Tablet Contraindication
If you are allergic to Cipvir or its constituents.
If you have liver diseases
If you have kidney disease
If you are lactating
If you are pregnant
Cipvir 200mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Cipvir 200mg Tablet
Is Cipvir safe during pregnancy?
No, taking Cipvir during pregnancy is not recommended. Consult your physician.
Can Cipvir be taken while breastfeeding?
No, taking Cipvir is not recommended during breastfeeding. Consult your physician.
Can Cipvir be taken while alcohol consumption?
The interaction is unknown but Cipvir causes psychiatric side effects. Thus, consult your physician.
Can I take a drive or operate heavy machinery while on Cipvir?
Cipvir causes psychiatric side effects thus caution is used while driving or operating machinery.
Precautions and general warning of Cipvir 200mg Tablet
Alcohol
Cipvir generally causes psychiatric side effects thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol. For further queries, consult your physician.
Driving or operating machinery
It is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution as Cipvir causes psychiatric side effects. For further queries, consult your physician.
Pregnancy
The use of Cipvir 200mg tablet is not recommended during pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
The use of Cipvir tablet during breastfeeding is not recommended.
Kidney Problem
Monitor kidney function before and during therapy, especially in patients with other kidney disorders
Liver Disease
Monitor liver function before and during therapy, especially in patients with other liver disorders
How to Take Cipvir 200mg Tablet
Cipvir is taken orally with or without food.
It must be taken at the same time once a day as prescribed by your physician.
It must be taken as a whole do not crush the tablet
After therapy has been initiated, do not take more or less of this drug than prescribed or stop taking it without your physicians’ approval. Skipping or changing your dose of Favipiravir without approval may cause the amount of the virus to increase making the infection more difficult to treat, or worsen side effects.
Use of Cipvir 200mg Tablet in Adult
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding inform your physician as Favipiravir is not advisable.
The recommended dosage for Cipvir is 1,800 mg on day 1 followed by 800mg per day for the next 14 days
Regular monitoring of liver and kidney function is advised
Use of Cipvir 200mg Tablet in children
Not recommended in children
Use of Cipvir 200mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
This tablet has only been used in few patients 65 years or older. Dosage and usage are similar to adults. Discuss with your physician before usage.
Other general warnings
Skin reactions - It can be mild to severe like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Gout
Talk to your doctor if
If you have any allergy
If you have a liver problem
If you have a kidney problem
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
General instructions
It should be taken orally with or without food as prescribed dosage at a specific time regularly.
Drug Interaction of Cipvir 200mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
side effects are increased by Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Thiamine
serum concentration is decreased by St. John's Wort, Phenytoin, Carbamazepine
serum concentration is increased by Atenolol, Indomethacin, Folic acid
Drug-Food Interaction
Cipvir can be safely taken with any type of food, if doubts arise kindly refer to your physician. It generally causes side effects thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol. It is preferred to drive or operate heavy machinery with caution while using this medication
Drug-Disease Interaction
Over Dose
Contact your doctor, Pharmacist or Nurse immediately.
Missed Dose
If you take twice a day dosage, then the missed dosage if you notice within 6 hours. If it is more than 6 hours, then skip the dosage and take the next doses as usual. Don’t take a double dose for a forgotten dose
Storage and Disposal
Keep the medication out of children’s reach
Keep the medication away from pets
Once expired dispose immediately
Store at 30°C
Fast Tag
Cipvir contains its active substance called Favipiravir.
It is an RNA polymerase inhibitor.
It is used to control and treat SARS COV 2 infection (influenza, ebola and covid-19)
Do not use this medication while pregnancy and lactation period.
Don’t use this medication with liver disease and kidney diseases