Jurnal Kesehatan
Vol 15 No 2 (2022): JURNAL KESEHATAN

STUDY OF EFFECTIVENESS AND SIDE EFFECTS OF FAVIPIRAVIR THERAPY ON MILD AND MODERATE COVID-19 PATIENTS

Didik Hasmono (Universitas Airlangga)
Alfa Frista Arta (Clinical Pharmacy Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga)
Ismawati (Pharmacy Student, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Airlangga)
Ruddy Hartono (Clinical Pharmacist in Bhayangkara H.S. Samsoeri Mertojoso Hospital)
Mohammad Subhan (Pulmonologist in Bhayangkara H.S. Samsoeri Mertojoso Hospital)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Dec 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Corona Virus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) is divided into five degrees that are asymptomatic, mild, moderate, severe and critical. Recently, Favipiravir known as off-label antivirals for COVID-19 that inhibits RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) and is administered orally 2x1600 mg as loading dose and 2x600 mg as a maintenance dose. Methods: This observational retrospective study aims to determine effectiveness (PCR/Rapid Ag, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and chest X-ray) and side effects (digestive, uric acid, liver, blood, glucose, and lipids profile) of Favipiravir in mild and moderate COVID-19; which inclusion criteria were Favipiravir (5-10 days); a group of antibacterials: Azithromycin (therapy A), Levofloxacin (therapy B), and combination (therapy C); vitamins, minerals, symptomatic and comorbid therapy; and Fondaparinux used in moderate degree then described quantitatively. Results: This study obtained 47 HMR dominated by males (55%), aged 19-30 years (36%), cough symptoms (72,3%), and no comorbid status (70.2%). Favipiravir (6-7 days) is effective for mild and moderate degree in all effectiveness parameters with average length in mild degree was 6-12 days and moderate degree was 8-13 days. Possible interaction with Paracetamol was found. Most side effects were diarrhea and no significant side effects were found on liver profile (AST and ALT), glucose profile, and blood profile (leukocytes and erythrocytes). Conclusions: This result suggests that increasing collaboration of pharmacists with other healthcare in monitoring the use of Favipiravir related to interactions, uric acid, and lipid profiles, also effects in patients under 18 years, men, and elderly is important.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

kesehatan

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Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal Kesehatan is an academic journal that publishes medical and health scientific articles. We regularly publish the issues in June and December. The journal accepts research-based papers, literature/health research regarding of pharmacy, nursing public science and midwifery. This journal ...