- Japanese flu drug favipiravir is showing promise in treating symptoms of coronavirus infection and shortening the time the virus remains active in an infected person.
- Reports out of China suggest the drug is safe and effective, improving the lung condition of patients and helping them rid their bodies of the virus.
- Japanese health officials are taking a more measured approach, noting that the drug isn’t as effective in severe cases.
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The race is on to find a safe and effective treatment to help combat the spread of the novel coronavirus. New COVID-19 cases are popping up all over the globe, and while the elderly and those with underlying health conditions are the most vulnerable, none of us can afford to take this situation lightly.
Now, a flu medication from Japan may be a good option for curbing the spread of the virus by shortening the time that people remain infected. Doctors in China say the drug, called favipiravir (branded Avigan), is effective in treating coronavirus infections and dramatically shortens the time a person is sick.
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