Sofosbuvir

Last updated 28 Mar 2025 | 05:42 AM (UTC)

Sofosbuvir Uses

Sofosbuvir is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

How Sofosbuvir works

Sofosbuvir 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.

Common side effects of Sofosbuvir

Fatigue, Nausea, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Itching, Decreased appetite

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Medicine brands for Sofosbuvir

MY Hep

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Genygi Life Sciences Private Limited

₹11250 to ₹11250

1 variant(s)

Sofokast

Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹14062 to ₹14062

1 variant(s)

Sofos

Genix Lifescience Pvt Ltd

₹118 to ₹118

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Sofosbuvir

Sofosbuvir 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 Sofosbuvir without your doctor’s advice.
Sofosbuvir 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 Sofosbuvir without your doctor’s advice.

Frequently asked questions for Sofosbuvir

Q. How does Sofosbuvir work?

Sofosbuvir.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

Q. Is Sofosbuvir a protease inhibitor?

No. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide polymerase inhibitor

Q. Does Sofosbuvir cure Hepatitis C?

Sofosbuvir is used to treat Hepatitis C virus infection. The treatment response with Sofosbuvir (in conjunction with other drugs) varies based on baseline host and viral factors.