Resof 400mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Resof 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It is used along with other medications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It works by lowering a load of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time.
Resof 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infections
Resof 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infections
Uses of Resof Tablet
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Benefits of Resof Tablet
In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Resof 400mg Tablet works by preventing the HCV virus from multiplying in your body. It 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 Resof 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 Resof
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
How to use Resof 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. Resof 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Resof 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Resof 400mg 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
Resof 400mg 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
Resof 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Resof 400mg 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.
Resof 400mg 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
Resof 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Resof 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Resof 400mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on use of Resof 400mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Resof 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Resof 400mg Tablet is recommended.
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Quick tips
- Resof 400mg Tablet is used along with other medications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It has fewer side effects compared to other similar medications.
- 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.
- It may cause fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body regularly.
- Do not stop taking Resof 400mg Tablet without your doctor’s advice.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Direct acting hepatitis C agent
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Resof 400mg Tablet
Once A Day
78%
Alternate Day
22%
What are you using Resof Tablet for?
Others
50%
Chronic hepat*
50%
*Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
How much was the improvement?
Average
50%
Excellent
50%
FAQs
How does Resof 400mg Tablet work?
Resof 400mg Tablet.tops viral replication and thus decreases the amount of Hepatitis C virus in the body thereby resulting in less liver damage and improved liver function
Is Sofosbuvir a protease inhibitor?
No. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide polymerase inhibitor
Does Resof 400mg Tablet cure Hepatitis C?
Resof 400mg Tablet is used to treat Hepatitis C virus infection. The treatment response with Resof 400mg Tablet (in conjunction with other drugs) varies based on baseline host and viral factors.
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Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., 8-2-337, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034, INDIA
Country of origin: India
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