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Pegvir 100mcg Injection

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Product introduction

Pegvir 100mcg Injection is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

Pegvir 100mcg Injection is used to treat serious long-term infections (chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C) of liver.

Uses of Pegvir Injection

  • Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Benefits of Pegvir Injection

In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Pegvir 100mcg Injection helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HCV infection. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.

Side effects of Pegvir Injection

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 Pegvir

  • Abdominal pain
  • Agitation
  • Anxiety
  • Blurred vision
  • Cough
  • Decreased appetite
  • Decreased white blood cell count
  • Depression
  • Dizziness
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Impaired concentration
  • Indigestion
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Sore throat
  • Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
  • Viral infection
  • Vomiting

How to use Pegvir Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pegvir 100mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pegvir 100mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pegvir 100mcg Injection 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
Pegvir 100mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients may develop dizziness, confusion, somnolence, and fatigue while on Pegvir 100mcg Injection and should be cautioned to avoid driving.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Pegvir 100mcg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Pegvir 100mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Pegvir 100mcg Injection helps treat chronic hepatitis C in adults.
  • Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and 4 months after stopping the treatment.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver and thyroid function, and lipid levels during treatment with this medicine.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your behavior, mood or vision.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Interferons
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Interferons

Patient concerns

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I am affected from hepatitis c virus diagnosed with confirmed genotype. Meanwhile i am pregnant will hepatitis virus pass on my baby. Or i should abort
Dr. Kunal Parasar
Surgical Gastroenterology
Your reports are of february with no ongoin liver damage. You havnt got the quantitative analysis. Most probably you wont need to abort. But be in constant follow up of good gastroenterologist near you.
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How to get rid of Hepatitis C virus present inside the body which is still nonreactive ?
Dr. Sfurti Mann
Diabetology
Consult a Gastro enterologist
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User feedback

Related lab tests
  • Bilirubin Total
  • Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen
  • Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody
  • Liver Function Test

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