Hepcvel Tablet

Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). When the infection moves into a long-lasting stage, it is called chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Hepcvel Tablet helps reduce the number of hepatitis C virus by preventing it from spreading in your body. This helps control the infection and helps you recover faster. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor.

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Tiredness']

Follow your doctor's guidance regarding the dose and duration of this medication. Ingest it without breaking or crushing. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hepcvel Tablet can be taken it with or without food, although it's advisable to take it consistently at the same time.

Hepcvel Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir. They work by lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Hepcvel Tablet . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Hepcvel Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Hepcvel Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

Not Safe: Hepcvel Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Hepcvel Tablet, when taken together with other medicines for the treatment of hepatitis c infection, may produce dizziness, blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Caution Advised: Hepcvel Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hepcvel Tablet may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Limited information is available on the use of Hepcvel Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Hepcvel Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Hepcvel Tablet is recommended. However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised in some patients while taking this medicine.

If a dose of Hepcvel Tablet is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Store in a cool and dry place, and keep the temperature below 30�C

Hepcvel Tablet is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday. You will usually need to take this medicine every day for either 12 or 24 weeks. Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time. It may cause fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Hepcvel Tablet may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away. Your doctor may monitor your liver function and the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body regularly.� Do not stop taking�this medicine without your doctor�s advice.

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