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Sovihep V Tablet

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Introduction of Sovihep V Tablet

Sovihep V 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.

Sovihep V Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Sovihep V Tablet1 and Sovihep V Tablet2.

Uses of Sovihep V Tablet

  • Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Benefits of Sovihep V 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. Sovihep V 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 Sovihep V 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 youโ€™re worried about them

Common side effects of Sovihep V

  • Headache
  • Tiredness

How to use Sovihep V 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. Sovihep V 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 Sovihep V Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sovihep V 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
Sovihep V 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
Sovihep V Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sovihep V 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
Sovihep V Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sovihep V Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Sovihep V Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sovihep V Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sovihep V 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Sovihep V Tablet
โ‚น625.0/Tablet
Velpanat Tablet
Natco Pharma Ltd
โ‚น625/tablet
same price
Resof Total 400mg/100mg Tablet
Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
โ‚น625.04/tablet
same price
Hepcvel Tablet
Cipla Ltd
โ‚น625/tablet
same price
Velasof Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
โ‚น677.17/tablet
8% costlier
Myhep All Tablet
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
โ‚น625/tablet
same price

Quick tips

Sovihep V Tablet

  • Sovihep V 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.
  • Sovihep V 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.ย 
  • Do not stop takingย this medicine without your doctorโ€™s advice.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

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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    References

    1. Medscape. Sofosbuvir+Velpatasvir. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
    2. Sofosbuvir+Velpatasvir. London, UK: Gilead Sciences Ltd.; 2016 [revised Dec. 2018]. [Accessed 26 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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