Question

Favipiravir tested as a COVID-19 treatment is a product of which company?

• A. \( \text{Fujifilms} \)
• B. \( \text{AstraZeneca} \)
• C. \( \text{Safoni team} \)
• D. \( \text{Takeda} \)

Hint:

RNA polymerase inhibitors like favipiravir target viral replication, making them essential in antiviral drug development.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Favipiravir, originally developed by Fujifilm Toyama Chemical, is an antiviral drug investigated for treating COVID-19. It functions as a RNA-dependent RNA polymerase inhibitor, disrupting viral replication. Favipiravir was initially designed for influenza but gained attention during the pandemic for its potential antiviral efficacy.