Ledihep Tablet
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Introduction of Ledihep Tablet
Ledihep 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.
Ledihep Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Ledihep Tablet1 and Ledihep Tablet2.
Ledihep Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Ledihep Tablet1 and Ledihep Tablet2.
Uses of Ledihep Tablet
- Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Benefits of Ledihep 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. Ledihep 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 Ledihep 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 Ledihep
- Tiredness
- Headache
How to use Ledihep 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. Ledihep 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 Ledihep Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ledihep 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
Ledihep 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
Ledihep Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Ledihep 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.
Ledihep 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
Ledihep Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ledihep Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Ledihep Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on use of Ledihep Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ledihep Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Ledihep Tablet is recommended.
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Quick tips
Ledihep Tablet
- Ledihep 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.
- Ledihep 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
Patient concerns
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Ledihep Tablet for?
Chronic hepat*
100%
*Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
How much was the improvement?
Average
100%
What were the side-effects while using Ledihep Tablet?
Nausea
100%
Please rate Ledihep Tablet on price
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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- Medscape. Ledipasvir + Sofosbuvir. [Accessed 25 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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