Pegvir 120mcg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, insomnia, vomiting, and nausea. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark-colored urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with thyroid function, liver function, kidney function, and serum electrolyte levels.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have liver, or kidney problems or have mental illness. You must inform your doctor if you notice mood changes, depression, vision changes, and suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Pegvir Injection

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Benefits of Pegvir Injection

In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Pegvir 120mcg Injection 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 Pegvir Injection

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 Pegvir

Abdominal pain
Agitation
Anxiety
Blurred vision
Cough
Decreased appetite
Decreased white blood cell count
Depression
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Impaired concentration
Indigestion
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
Nervousness
Sore throat
Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
Viral infection
Vomiting

How to use Pegvir Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Pegvir Injection works

Pegvir 120mcg Injection modulates the body's immune system.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Pegvir 120mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pegvir 120mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Pegvir 120mcg Injection 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

Pegvir 120mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Patients may develop dizziness, confusion, somnolence, and fatigue while on Pegvir 120mcg Injection and should be cautioned to avoid driving.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Pegvir 120mcg Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Caution should be used in patients with renal impairment.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Pegvir 120mcg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Pegvir Injection?

If you miss a dose of Pegvir 120mcg Injection, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

Pegvir 120mcg Injection helps treat chronic hepatitis C in adults.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy while you are taking this medicine and 4 months after stopping the treatment.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver and thyroid function, and lipid levels during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat or rash.
Inform your doctor if you notice any changes in your behavior, mood or vision.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Interferons

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Interferons

Patient concerns

How to treatment of HEPATITIS C VIRUS

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

https://www.1mg.com/otc/himalaya-liv.-52-ds-tablet-otc135545One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 monthsUse this medicine along with your treatment

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.

Related lab tests

Bilirubin Total

Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen

Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody

Liver Function Test

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