Actavir Tablet 10's
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About Actavir Tablet
Actavir Tablet belongs to a group of antiviral medicines used to treat coronavirus disease. Besides this, Actavir Tablet is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections. Coronavirus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus.
Actavir Tablet contains ‘Favipiravir’, which inhibits RNA polymerase, an enzyme that helps the coronavirus to replicate itself. Thereby, Actavir Tablet lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.
You are advised to take Actavir Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid), reduced neutrophil count, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not take Actavir Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Actavir Tablet . Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Actavir Tablet . Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.
Uses of Actavir Tablet
Actavir Tablet is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease. The detailed use of Actavir Tablet is as follows:
- Treatment of COVID-19:Actavir Tablet is used to treat mild to moderate cases of COVID-19, helping to reduce the severity and duration of symptoms.
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Directions for Use
- Actavir Tablet can be taken with or without food.
- Follow the labelled instructions or use Actavir Tablet as prescribed by the doctor.
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- Measure the prescribed dose using the measuring cup provided with the pack and administer it orally.
- Avoid using regular household spoons, as they may not measure the dose correctly.
Key Benefits
Actavir Tablet belongs to a group of antiviral medicines. Actavir Tablet has been recently approved for the treatment of mild coronavirus disease. Besides this, Actavir Tablet is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections. Actavir Tablet inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the coronavirus to replicate itself. Thereby, Actavir Tablet lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.
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- Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
- Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
- Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
- Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
- Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
- Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
- Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
- Avoid taking raw fruits, nuts and vegetables.
- Do not share your personal things with others like toothbrushes.
- Clean the wounds and cuts using soap and water.
- Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently and maintain hygiene.
- Get a good quality of sleep.
Drug Warnings
Do not take Actavir Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have gout, heart, liver or kidney problems. Do not take Actavir Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Actavir Tablet . Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Actavir Tablet . Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. The safety of Actavir Tablet in children is unknown, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Actavir Tablet in children.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Always remember to wear a mask when you are around other people. Wearing a mask helps in preventing the spread of infection.
- Maintain social distance and avoid gatherings.
- Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitiser.
- Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly.
- Stay home and isolate yourself if you feel unwell.
- Drink plenty of fluids. Stay well hydrated.
- Saltwater gargling and steam inhalation would be helpful.
- Exercise regularly. Try walking for 10 minutes in the morning, afternoon, evening and night.
- Consume protein-rich foods.
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Alcohol
Consult your doctor
It is not known whether Actavir Tablet interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Avoid taking Actavir Tablet if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
Unsafe
Avoid breastfeeding while taking Actavir Tablet as it may pass into breastmilk.
Driving
Consult your doctor
It is unknown if Actavir Tablet affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Actavir Tablet if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Actavir Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Consult your doctor
The safety of Actavir Tablet in children is unknown. Please consult a doctor.
Heart
Actavir Tablet may be used in heart patients, but only with close medical supervision due to risks like irregular heartbeat or elevated blood pressure. Always consult your doctor to assess safety based on your cardiac history and current medications.
Geriatrics
Caution
Actavir Tablet can be used in geriatric patients, but only with caution due to age-related organ decline and increased risk of side effects like liver or kidney strain. Always consult your doctor to evaluate safety based on your overall health and existing medications.
FAQs
Actavir Tablet inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. Thereby, Actavir Tablet helps in lowering virus load in the body and treats the infection.
Do not stop taking Actavir Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Actavir Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Actavir Tablet .
Actavir Tablet might cause hyperuricemia (elevated levels of uric acid); therefore, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking Actavir Tablet if you have gout.
Regularly clean your hands thoroughly using soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitiser. Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth without washing your hands. Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly. Always remember to wear a mask, maintain social distance and avoid gatherings.
Covid-19 spreads through respiratory droplets when in close or direct contact with an infected person. The virus can spread through an infected person’s sneeze or cough. The virus can also be transmitted by touching any contaminated surfaces and then touching the nose, mouth or eyes without washing their hands.
Please consult your doctor before taking Actavir Tablet with repaglinide as taking them together might cause unpleasant side-effects such as low blood sugar levels, headache and upper respiratory tract infections.
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