Antiviral medicines from India, HEPCVIR/SOVIHEP

Hepcvir/Sovihep

Drug Name:

Sofosbuvir 400mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Sovaldi

Sovaldi

Details

Purpose

Sofosbuvir 400mg tablets are used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis, and an infection of the liver. The medication comes under the international brand name of sovaldi and an Indian brand names of Hepcvir and Sovihep.

 

How does it work?

Sofosbuvir 400mg tablets are used with other antiviral medications such as ribavirin, daclatasvir, and peginterferon. Hepcvir tablets work by decreasing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the host body which helps in the recovery of the liver.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Sovaldi tablets are prescribed for the reduction of hepatitis C virus in the host body.
  2. In the case of hepatitis, it should not be used alone. Sovihep tablets should be consumed with other antiviral medications to make them more effective.
  3. In old adult people, the dose of sofosbuvir 400mg tablets depends on their medical conditions and the response towards the medicine.
  4. Hepcvir tablets are not prescribed for the pregnant women, as it gets absorbed by the unborn baby.
  5. The recommended dose of the sovihep is 400mg along with antiviral agents, which should be given as per the medical conditions.
  6. The dose should be consumed as per the directives of the concerned doctor.
  7. Do not overdose on the tablets. It can be fatal for the user body.
  8. Do not increase or decrease the doses yourself. This can be harmful to the host body.
  9. Avoid the use of Sofosbuvir 400mg Tabletsif thetablets have expired.
  10. Breastfeeding women should avoid using sovihep tablets as they are not good for them.
  11. Take the drug for several months for better results.
  12. Intake the pills regularly in prescribed doses and time to see the better results. regularly monitor your health during the consumption of tablets.
  13. When side-effects persist for a longer time, then consult the doctor for it.

 

Side-effects

  • Headache
  • Itchy skin
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Tiredness
  • Trouble in sleep
  • Irritability
  • Pale skin
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fast and rapid heartbeat
  • Severe dizziness
  • Trouble in breathing
  • Rashes

 

Interactions

Hepcvir has interactions with drugs like amiodarone, rifamycins, rifampin, rifabutin, wort, carbamazepine, primidone, phenobarbital, etc. these drugs hinder the effectiveness of the drug and also cause some problems in the host body. it is advised to not consume any other drug containing sofosbuvir.

 

Storage

Keep the tablets in a cool place at a normal temperature. it should be protected from directs sunlight which may reduce the effectiveness of the tablets.