HEPCINAT 400 mg Tablet

Sofosbuvir is a highly effective and well-tolerated treatment for people with chronic hepatitis C virus infection. It is a prescription medicine and should be used under proper medical guidance.

Physicians prescribe specific drugs for individuals based on a person’s medical history and other health factors.

The medicine comes in the form of tablets for oral administration. Sofosbuvir is the active ingredient of Hepcinat 400 mg tablets.

The mediation is given in combination with other antiviral medicines to prevent the multiplication of hepatitis C virus.

The infection can cause serious, life-threatening liver problems such as cirrhosis and cancer. The antiviral medicine is a sheer advancement in the cure of prolonged hepatitis C.

USES OF THE DRUG:

Sofosbuvir (Hepcinat 400 mg) tablets are used with another antiviral medicine that prevents hepatitis C virus from multiplying in the body.

WORKING OF THE DRUG:

Sofosbuvir blocks one of the steps in the reproduction of the virus, which helps to stop the multiplication of the virus and eliminates the virus from the body.

DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU:

Are allergic to it or any of its ingredients

TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU:

Have a medical history of kidney disorder
Become pregnant
Are breastfeeding

HOW MUCH TO TAKE THE DRUG?

Prescribed dosing for Sofosbuvir is one tablet daily. Do not consume the tablets in larger quantities or for longer than recommended.

HOW TO TAKE THE DRUG?

Take Sofosbuvir tablets on an empty stomach or before or after having food. Take it daily at the same time daily. Periodically consult your healthcare specialist and seek medical advice as well as follow the instructions given by your health care professional while you are getting treated with Hepcinat.

FOR HOW LONG TO TAKE?

The recommended treatment course is around 6 to 12 months. It is best to take the Hepcinat tablet with an advice of a healthcare specialist as the medicine can sometimes cause side effects, which can probably be fatal.

OVERDOSE:

If overdose is taken in such a case contact your healthcare specialist or visit the nearest health care center.

MISS DOSE:

Take the missed dose of Sofosbuvir as soon as you remember. However, if it is too late then leave the dose and take the next scheduled dose on the correct time. Never double up the dose for the missed one.

SIDE EFFECTS OF HEPCINAT 400MG:

Check with your health care specialist if any of the following develop while using Sofosbuvir:

Signs of infection such as chills, shortness of breath, fever, prolonged dizziness, headache, weight loss, stiff neck
Signs of depression, including changes in sleep, thoughts of suicide, poor concentration, weight changes, decreased interest in activities
Signs of anemia, such as pale skin, shortness of breath, low red blood cells, dizziness, weakness, or tiredness
You must discontinue using the drug in case any of the following occur:
Bloody, black, or tarry stools, vomiting blood, spitting up of blood that looks like coffee grounds.

COMMON DRUG INTERACTIONS:

Amiodarone may interact with Sofosbuvir. Other medications may also affect how hepcinat works. Such medications include rifampin, rifabutin, tipranavir, St. John?s wort, ritonavir, medications used for treating seizures such as phenytoin, carbamazepine. Avoid taking these medications along with Sofosbuvir.

THINGS TO REMEMBER:

It is strongly advised you to discuss with your healthcare specialist about your specific medical condition and treatments. The information available here is helpful and educational, but it cannot be used as a substitute for medical advice.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

USES OF HEPCINAT TABLET

• Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

BENEFITS OF HEPCINAT TABLET

In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Hepcinat 400 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 HEPCINAT 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 Hepcinat

• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Headache
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

HOW TO USE HEPCINAT 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. Hepcinat 400 Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW HEPCINAT TABLET WORKS

Hepcinat 400 Tablet is an antiviral medication. 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepcinat Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Hepcinat 400 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

Hepcinat 400 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

Hepcinat 400 Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hepcinat 400 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

Hepcinat 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hepcinat 400 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Hepcinat 400 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

Hepcinat 400 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Hepcinat Tablet is recommended.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE HEPCINAT TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Hepcinat 400 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.