noun
- A broad-spectrum antiviral medication used to treat certain viral infections, particularly influenza and other RNA viruses.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; also known by brand name Avigan; primarily used in clinical and research contexts
Examples
- Favipiravir was studied as a potential treatment for COVID-19 during the pandemic.
- The drug favipiravir works by inhibiting viral RNA polymerase.
- Researchers investigated favipiravir's effectiveness against emerging viral strains.
- Favipiravir has been approved in some countries for treating influenza.
- Clinical trials examined favipiravir's safety profile in patients with severe viral infections.