Hepcinat Tablet
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Product introduction
Hepcinat 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.
Hepcinat Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, 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.
It has fewer side effects as compared to other similar medicines, like fatigue, headache, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and anemia (low red blood cell count). Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Hepcinat Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, 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.
It has fewer side effects as compared to other similar medicines, like fatigue, headache, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and anemia (low red blood cell count). Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Uses of Hepcinat Tablet
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Benefits of Hepcinat Tablet
In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Hepcinat 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 Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Hepcinat Tablet works
Hepcinat 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
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepcinat Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepcinat 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
Hepcinat 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
Hepcinat Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hepcinat 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.
Hepcinat 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
Hepcinat Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hepcinat Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Hepcinat Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on use of Hepcinat Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Hepcinat 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 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.
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Quick tips
- Hepcinat 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 Hepcinat 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
What are you using Hepcinat Tablet for?
Chronic hepat*
100%
*Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
How much was the improvement?
Average
33%
Poor
33%
Excellent
33%
What were the side-effects while using Hepcinat Tablet?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Hepcinat Tablet?
With food
50%
Empty stomach
50%
Please rate Hepcinat Tablet on price
Expensive
100%
FAQs
How does Hepcinat Tablet work?
Hepcinat 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 Hepcinat Tablet cure Hepatitis C?
Hepcinat Tablet is used to treat Hepatitis C virus infection. The treatment response with Hepcinat Tablet (in conjunction with other drugs) varies based on baseline host and viral factors.
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Name: Natco Pharma Ltd
Address: Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Hepcinat Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: March, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Hepcinat Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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