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Movfor Capsule


Product introduction

Movfor Capsule is the first oral antiviral medication that helps treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults. It prevents the virus from multiplying, thereby reducing viral load and disease severity. The drug received emergency use approval from Indian drug regulatory authorities on December 28, 2021.

Movfor Capsule is used in the treatment of HIV infections

Uses of Movfor Capsule


Side effects of Movfor Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Movfor

  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Diarrhea

How to use Movfor Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Movfor Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Movfor Capsule works

Movfor Capsule is an antiviral medicine. It works by inhibiting the SARS-CoV-2 virus from replicating. This stops the virus from producing new copies and hence decreases the viral load in the body.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Movfor Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Movfor Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Movfor Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Movfor Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Movfor Capsule is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Movfor Capsule is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Movfor Capsule is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Movfor Capsule is recommended.

What if you forget to take Movfor Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Movfor Capsule, please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Do not give Movfor Capsule to children and adolescents aged less than 18 years.
  • Do not stop taking Movfor Capsule without talking to your doctor first, as it will protect you from becoming severely ill from COVID-19.
  • Even after the treatment, continue practicing COVID-appropriate behavior such as wearing a mask, social distancing, and frequent handwashing.
  • For individuals with conceiving potential, it is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Molnupiravir and for 4 days after the last dose of the medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Cytosine Nucleotides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

Patient concerns

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Psychiatry
Depression is a persistent state of sadness that is the result of interaction between one's inner biological and psychological state and gets triggered of with environmental stressors. Reactive depression is in response to a situation like loss, sickness, trauma etc. Endogenous depression occurs without any noticeable environmental stressors. Psychological symptoms include lack of interest, negative thinking, irritability, frustration, feeling demotivated etc. Somatic symptoms like fatigue/ weakness/ lack of sleep/ lack of appetite and other physical symptoms are common. Anxiety is common. In severe cases one may feel helpless and hopeless enough to wish for death or attempt suicide. Treatment includes physical and psychiatric work up following which medicines can be prescribed. In milder cases, psychotherapy or counselling is recommended.
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References

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  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Center for Drug Evaluation and Research FDA Briefing Document, Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee Meeting, November 30, 2021. [Accessed 05 Jan. 2022] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Cipla receives Emergency Use Authorisation (EUA) to launch oral anti-viral drug Cipmolnu®(Molnupiravir 200mg) in India for treatment of adult patients with COVID-19, with SpO2>93% and with high risk of disease progression including hospitalization or death. Cipla: Press Statement. [Accessed 05 Jan. 2022] (online) Available from:External Link
  4. Sun Pharma receives DCGI approval for Molxvir® (Molnupiravir) in India. Sun Pharma: Press Release. [Accessed 05 Jan. 2022] (online) Available from:External Link
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  8. European Medicines Agency. Assessment Report: Use of molnupiravir for the treatment of COVID-19. [Accessed 05 Jan. 2022] (online) Available from:External Link
  9. Kabinger F, Stiller C, Schmitzová J, et al. Mechanism of molnupiravir-induced SARS-CoV-2 mutagenesis. Nat Struct Mol Biol. 2021;28(9):740-746. [Accessed 05 Jan. 2022] (online) Available from:External Link
  10. FDA News Release. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Additional Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19 in Certain Adults. December 23, 2021. [Accessed 6th Jan. 2022] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Hetero Healthcare Limited
Address: S.no: 80-84, Melange towers, PatrikaNagar,Madhapur,Hyderabad. Telangana-500081.
Country of origin: India

MRP
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Inclusive of all taxes
40.0 capsules in 1 bottle
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