Hepcvir 400 Mg

Hepcvir 400 Mg

Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet is used in combination with other medications such as ribavirin, daclatasvir and peginterferon to treat chronic hepatitis C. It functions by reducing the hepatitis C virus in the body. Hepcvir 400 Mg helps to keep liver disorders such as cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as diarrhoea, itchiness, headache, nausea, drowsiness, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat and skin paleness. If your reactions persist, seek the help of your health care provider right away.

Before using this medication you should tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet, you have any other allergies, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have liver/kidney disorders, you are below 18 years of age, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

Drug = Sofosbuvir

Strength = 400 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd.

How ToTake

Take Hepcvir 400 Mg medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Hepcvir 400 Mg

Hepcvir L 90 Mg/400 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Chills

Ulcers or white spots in the mouth

Lower back pain

Headache

Rash

Irritability

Diarrhea

Nausea

Decreased appetite

Muscle pain and cramp

Warning

Pregnancy:-Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Hepcvir 400 Mg medicine.

Breast-feeding:- Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Hepcvir 400 Mg medicine.

Use with amiodarone:-Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet should be used with extreme caution in combination with amiodarone due to the increased risk of life-threatening cardiac complications including fatal cardiac arrest. This risk is especially higher in the first 48 hours of starting treatment with both these medicines. Coadministration of these medicines should be done only under close medical supervision with provisions to continuously monitor all vital signs of the patient. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be done based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Renal failure:-Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a previous history of renal diseases due to the increased risk of renal failure. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be done based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Hepatitis B:-Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a known history of hepatitis B due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient. It is advised to test all patients for evidence of current or prior hepatitis B before starting treatment with Hepcvir 400 Mg medicine.

Uses

Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection for preventing the growth and spread of the virus in the body.

Hepcvir 400 Mg Tablet is used in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and hepatitis C, who are planning to undergo liver transplantation in order to prevent the recurrence of the infection.