Favipiravir
Medication
Favipiravir, sold under the brand name Avigan among others, is an antiviral medication used to treat influenza in Japan. It is also being studied to treat a number of other viral infections, including SARS-CoV-2. Like the experimental antiviral... Wikipedia
Formula: C5H4FN3O2
ATC code: J05AX27 (WHO)
ChemSpider: 431002
DrugBank: DB12466
Other names: T-705, favipira, favilavir
PubChem CID: 492405
Routes of administration: By mouth
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Favipiravir: A new and emerging antiviral option in COVID-19 - NCBI
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Sep 2, 2020 · Favipiravir is administered as a prodrug. It has an excellent bioavailability (∼94%), 54% protein binding, and a low volume of distribution (10 ...
Favipiravir is an antiviral used to manage influenza, and that has the potential to target other viral infections.
Dec 14, 2022 · The study showed that treatment with favipiravir did not improve prespecified clinical outcomes. However, post-hoc analyses suggested an earlier ...
Favipiravir is a pyrazine carboxamide derivative developed by Toyama Chemical of Japan to act against many RNA viruses. It was first described as a selective ...