Hepcvel Tablet

Hepcvel Tablet

About Hepcvel Tablet

SALT COMPOSITION
Sofosbuvir (400mg) + Velpatasvir (100mg)

Hepcvel Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines. This prescription medicine is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It fights against the viruses to resolve the infection.

Hepcvel Tablet should be taken in the prescribed dose and duration. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time daily. It is advised not to consume more than the recommended dose. It is important to inform your doctor if you have any health conditions such as liver or kidney disease. It is harmful to consume alcohol along with this medicine, so it is advised to limit or avoid alcohol. The course of the medicine should be completed for better results.

The common side effects of this medicine are tiredness and headache. You should drink plenty of fluid and eat a healthy diet to prevent or overcome the side effects. Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or supplements.

USES OF HEPCVEL TABLET

• Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

BENEFITS OF HEPCVEL TABLET

• 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.

SIDE EFFECTS OF HEPCVEL TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hepcvel

• Headache
• Tiredness

HOW TO USE HEPCVEL TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hepcvel Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW HEPCVEL TABLET WORKS

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.

SAFETY ADVICE

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Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepcvel Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.
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Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.
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Driving
UNSAFE
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.
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Kidney
CAUTION
Hepcvel Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hepcvel Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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.
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Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
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.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE HEPCVEL TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Hepcvel Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• 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.