Rapivab

Rapivab Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Rapivab is an antiviral agent developed by Biocryst Pharmaceuticals to treat influenza A/B. The development of peramivir has been supported by the US Department of Health and Human Services as part of the government's effort to prepare for a flu pandemic. Being an influenza virus neuraminidase inhibitor, peramivir works by preventing new viruses from emerging from infected cells. Due to the poor oral bioavailability, the oral formulation of the drug was previously abandoned by Johnson and Johnson Company. The injectable intravenous formulation of peramivir was approved by the FDA in September 2017 for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza to pediatric patients 2 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than two days.

Trade Name Rapivab
Availability Prescription only
Generic Peramivir
Peramivir Other Names Peramivir
Related Drugs amantadine, Tamiflu, oseltamivir, Vicks DayQuil Severe Cold & Flu, Xofluza, Coricidin HBP Cold & Flu
Weight 10mg/ml,
Type Intravenous solution
Formula C15H28N4O4
Weight Average: 328.4072
Monoisotopic: 328.211055404
Groups Approved, Investigational
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country United States,
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Rapivab
Rapivab

Uses

Rapivab is an intravenous antiviral agent used to treat acute uncomplicated influenza in patients aged 2 years and older who are shown to be symptomatic for no more than two days.

Indicated for the treatment of acute uncomplicated influenza in patients 18 years and older who have been symptomatic for no more than two days.

Rapivab is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acute, uncomplicated Influenza

How Rapivab works

Rapivab is an inhibitor of influenza neuraminidase, preventing new virus particles from leaving infected cells.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Rapivab Disease Interaction

Moderate: renal impairment

Innovators Monograph

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