Chemical formula: C₅H₄FN₃O₂ Molecular mass: 157.104 g/mol PubChem compound: 492405
Favipiravir is metabolized in cells to a ribosyl triphosphate form (favipiravir RTP) and that favipiravir RTP selectively inhibits RNA polymerase involved in influenza viral replication.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| J05AX27 | J Antiinfectives for systemic use → J05 Antivirals for systemic use → J05A Direct acting antivirals → J05AX Other antivirals | |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVIGAN Tablets | MPI, Generic |
Favipiravir is an active ingredient of these brands:
Japan (JP)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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