Sofosbuvir
Information about Sofosbuvir
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
Medicine brands for Sofosbuvir
MY HepMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹112501 variant(s)
ReclaimLupin Ltd
₹137681 variant(s)
SofogenGenygi Life Sciences Private Limited
₹112501 variant(s)
SofocureEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹137681 variant(s)
HepcinatNatco Pharma Ltd
₹140621 variant(s)
SofosGenix Lifescience Pvt Ltd
₹1181 variant(s)
SofokastAprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹140621 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.