Hepcvel Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction of Hepcvel Tablet
Hepcvel 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.
Hepcvel Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Hepcvel Tablet1 and Hepcvel Tablet2.
Hepcvel Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Hepcvel Tablet1 and Hepcvel Tablet2.
Uses of Hepcvel Tablet
- Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Benefits of Hepcvel Tablet
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. Hepcvel 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.
Side effects of Hepcvel Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Hepcvel
- Headache
- Tiredness
How to use Hepcvel Tablet
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. Hepcvel 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 Hepcvel Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepcvel 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
Hepcvel 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
Hepcvel Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hepcvel 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.
Hepcvel 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
Hepcvel Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hepcvel Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Hepcvel Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Hepcvel Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepcvel Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Hepcvel 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.
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.
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Quick tips
Hepcvel Tablet
- Hepcvel Tablet is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
- You will usually need to take this medicine every day for either 12 or 24 weeks.
- Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
- It may cause fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Hepcvel Tablet may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body regularly.
- Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
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Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Hepcvel Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Hepcvel Tablet for?
Chronic hepat*
100%
*Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
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Excellent
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- Sofosbuvir+Velpatasvir. London, UK: Gilead Sciences Ltd.; 2016 [revised Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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