DASABUVIR

Overview

DASABUVIR is a Schedule H drug.
Dasabuvir is an antiviral medicines that prevent hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in your body.Dasabuvir is a combination medicine used to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults.Viekira is sometimes given in combination with another antiviral medicine called ribavirin.Viekira treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C, and only in certain people. Use only the medications prescribed for you. Do not share your medicine with other people.Viekira is sometimes used in people who also have HIV. This medicine is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS.

Usage

DASABUVIR is generally used to treat: Hepatitis C
DASABUVIR can address symptoms like: Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Bloating Or Fullness, Nausea, Abdomen Bleeding, Fatigue (tiredness), Fever, Loss Of Appetite, Depressed Mood, Weight Loss (unintentional), Eyes Yellow Eyes, Body Discoloration

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

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: Ask your doctor

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

How Do I Take It?

DASABUVIR is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

• You should not use Viekira if you are allergic to dasabuvir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir, Before you start taking Viekira.
• You must stop using medicine that contains ethinyl estradiol.
• Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using Viekira.
• Viekira is usually taken for 12 to 24 weeks.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label.
• Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Take this medicine with food.
• You will need frequent blood tests to check your liver function.
• You should not stop using Viekira suddenly. Stopping suddenly could make your hepatitis C harder to treat with antiviral medicine.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up a missed dose.

Common Side-Effects

DASABUVIR : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Insomnia, Hives, Skin Irritation, Body Discoloration, Difficulty Sleeping, Nausea, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

DASABUVIR : Jaundice, Confusion, Loss Of Appetite, Upper Abdomen Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Rare Side-Effects

DASABUVIR : Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling

Food Interactions

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Disease Interactions

DASABUVIR can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Diabetes Mellitus, Hyperlipidemia, Myocardial Infarction, Heart Block

Technical Classification

DASABUVIR is categorized as: ANTIVIRAL COMBINATIONS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

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