This morning at Mo Chit – It’s another story for the antiviral drug Favipiravir. used to treat COVID-19 patients to inhibit the proliferation of viruses in the body
Recently, a girl was infected with COVID-19. One person posted: ingest favipiravir then blood in the urine Worried about a side effect from taking medication? In this regard, the Deputy Secretary-General of the FDA clarified that there has never been a study of favipiravir and blood in urine before.
The online world talks about a woman infected with COVID-19 who first took nine pills of favipiravir when she went to the bathroom to urinate. began to see abnormal symptoms because the urine contains blood
The woman said she had no stomach pains. and not monthly Because usually menstruation will come for another 6-7 days and before the menstrual period. There will be abdominal pain before every time. But this time it was unusual.
The 7HD news team asked Dr. Surachok Tangwiwat, Deputy Secretary-General of the Food and Drug Administration, saying that from domestic and international information No study results indicated that I have taken favipiravir. blood in the urine
Also, favipiravir It is also a broad-spectrum RNA antiviral drug. It has been used to treat many diseases such as influenza virus. Chikungunya virus And in the past, I have never encountered any side effects of bloody urine.
for side effects After taking favipiravir, there are four main things: 1. Nausea and vomiting. 2. May cause the fetus to have disabilities If taking the drug during the first 3 months of pregnancy 3. Has an effect on abnormal blood sugar levels. when taking favipiravir Together with some drugs and 4. Affects liver function. Therefore, it should be consumed according to the advice of a doctor.