HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET

Introduction:

Hepcinat 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medication containing the active constituent sofosbuvir. It is used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus infection (HCV). Hepatitis C is an infection affecting the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is always taken with other medicines to treat hepatitis C. It is essential to inform if you currently take, or taken in past months, any medication for heart problems. Your doctor may consider different treatments based on the medicines you are taking. 

Inform your doctor if you have other liver problems, infection with hepatitis B, diabetes, had a liver transplant, or are on dialysis. It is not advisable for children under three years of age. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Hepcinat 400mg Tablet. It is important not to miss a dose of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you had a liver transplant or you are on dialysis.

Uses of Hepcinat 400mg Tablet:

• Chronic Hepatitis C virus infection

How Hepcinat 400mg Tablet works:

Hepcinat 400mg Tablet works by inhibiting the enzyme NS5B Polymerase in HCV virus and lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body.

Interactions with other drugs:

Talk to your doctor about any drugs you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

Keep out of sight and reach of children. Store below 30°C. keep the container tightly closed.

References:

1. Gilead Sciences Ireland UC, European Medical Agency (ema), [ Accessed on 3rd May 2021], https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/product-information/sovaldi-epar-product-information_en.pdf
2. Gilead Sciences, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on August 2015] [ Accessed on 3rd May 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/204671s002lbl.pdf

How to use Hepcinat 400mg Tablet:

Take Hepcinat 400mg Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your physician. Swallow the tablets whole and intact. Do not break or chew the tablets. It should be taken with food. Do not change or miss a dose.

Safety advice:

Pregnancy: 

You should not take this medicine during the pregnancy unless your doctor recommends to take. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to pregnant before taking this medicine.

Breastfeeding:

Do not breastfeed during treatment with the Hepcinat 400mg Tablet. Consult your doctor for risks and benefits.

Liver:

Inform your doctor if you have liver diseases before taking Hepcinat 400mg Tablet.

Kidney:

Inform your doctor if you have kidney diseases or you are on dialysis before taking Hepcinat 400mg Tablet.

Driving: 

The medicine may make you feel dizzy, avoid driving during treatment.

Others:

• It is essential to tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for heart problems

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Heart problems
• Worsening of shortness of breath
• Severe headaches, memory loss, loss of concentration

Common:

• Fever, chills
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
• Trouble sleeping
• Rash, itchy skin
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain, joint pain
• Chest pain, back pain
• Dry skin, hair loss
• Weight loss
• Changes in mood, feeling agitated
• Blurred vision