Virazide 100mg Capsule

Description

Virazide 100mg Capsule is an antiviral medicine that is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and clears up the infection. Virazide 100mg Capsule should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It should be taken with food. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. If you miss a dose, 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. Some side effects of this medicine include headache, muscle pain, weakness, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Introduction

In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection Virazide 100mg Capsule works by preventing the HCV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HCV infection. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.

Benefits

Virazide 100mg Capsule is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

How to use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Virazide 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Virazide 100mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Virazide 100mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Virazide 100mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Virazide 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Virazide 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Virazide 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Virazide 100mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe kidney disease. - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Virazide 100mg Capsule in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.