Highlights
Favipiravir is approved by some countries, including India, for COVID-19 treatment.
Favipiravir has shown rapid viral clearance and faster clinical improvement.
Various treatment recommendations include favipiravir for COVID-19 treatment.
Several ongoing clinical trials will further substantiate favipiravir role.
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