Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg Tablet

Description

Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg 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. Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg 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.

Introduction

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. Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg 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.

Benefits

Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg 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.

How to use

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. Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg 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 IF PRESCRIBED - Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg 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 : UNSAFE - Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg 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 - Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Velpacruz S 400mg/100mg 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.