Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet

Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet is used in combination with other antiviral medicines. Hepatitis C is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through contact with the infected person’s blood.

Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet contains Sofosbuvir, which lowers the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removes the virus from the blood over a period of time.

Take Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has advised it based on your medical condition. In some cases, Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as fever, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tired and irritable, dizziness or loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Sofosbuvir or any other medicines. Avoid pregnancy during treatment with Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet as it may harm the unborn baby when used in combination with ribavirin. You or your partner must use an effective birth control method during and after this treatment. However, contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment or in the months following your treatment with Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet . Drive only if you are alert, as Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision and reduced attention.

Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet contains Sofosbuvir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It works by lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time. Thus, it helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body. Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet is commonly used in combination with other antiviral medicines such as Ribavirin (for children and adults) and Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (for adults).

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Sofosbuvir or any other medicines. If you are currently taking rifampicin (antibiotic), carbamazepine, phenobarbital and phenytoin (anticonvulsants), or St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression), avoid taking Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet . If you are currently taking or have taken amiodarone (the medicine to treat irregular heartbeats) in the last few months, inform your doctor before taking Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet as it may result in a life-threatening slow heartbeat; your doctor may prescribe alternate treatments, or if Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet is prescribed, additional heart monitoring may be recommended. Avoid pregnancy during treatment with Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet as it may harm the unborn baby when used in combination with ribavirin. You or your partner must use an effective birth control method during and after this treatment. However, contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment or in the months following your treatment with Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet . Drive only if you are alert, as Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision and reduced attention. You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with the hepatitis C virus infection to prevent the spread of infection to others. 

• Your doctor will recommend blood tests before, during and after your treatment with Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet to decide what other medicines you should take with Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet and for how long and also to confirm that your treatment has worked for you.
• If you are using warfarin or other blood thinners, inform your doctor. Your doctor may increase the frequency of your blood tests to check how well your blood can clot.