VELPANAT 400MG/100MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Serious Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Technical Classification
10 Available Alternatives
- 10.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

VELPANAT 400MG/100MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

VELPANAT 400MG/100MG TAB is composed of: SOFOSBUVIR (400 MG), VELPATASVIR (100 MG)

Sofosbuvir is an antiviral medication that prevents hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in your body. Sofosbuvir is used in combination with other medications to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children who are at least 12 years old or who weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kilograms).

Usage

SOFOSBUVIR is generally used to treat: Hepatitis C

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 12yrs

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

VELPANAT 400MG/100MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions

There must be at least a 4 hours’ gap between the intake of antacids and the sofosbuvir and velpatasvir drug combination to avoid interaction. Pregnancy should be avoided during treatment and effective birth control measures have to be followed for at least 6 months after stopping the sofosbuvir and velpatasvir drug combination along with ribavirin. The baby should not be breastfed while taking the sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination with ribavirin as they might harm the baby.

Common Side-Effects

SOFOSBUVIR : Diarrhoea, Fatigue (tiredness), Head Headache, Nausea, Body Itching, Difficulty Sleeping, Restless Or Irritability

Serious Side-Effects

SOFOSBUVIR : Pale Skin, Shortness Of Breath, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)

Rare Side-Effects

SOFOSBUVIR : Skin Rash, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling

Technical Classification

SOFOSBUVIR is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIVIRALS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

HEPCVEL 400/100 TAB TAB	INR 18500 for 28TABLETS	SOFOSBUVIR 400 MG, VELPATASVIR 100 MG
MYHEP ALL TAB	INR 18500 for 28TABLETS	SOFOSBUVIR 400 MG, VELPATASVIR 100 MG
SOVIHEP V 400MG/100MG TAB	INR 18500 for 28TABLETS	SOFOSBUVIR 400 MG, VELPATASVIR 100 MG
VELPACLEAR TAB	INR 18500 for 28TABLETS	SOFOSBUVIR 400 MG, VELPATASVIR 100 MG
VELPANAT 400MG/100MG TAB	INR 13640 for 28TABLETS	SOFOSBUVIR 400 MG, VELPATASVIR 100 MG