Velpatasvir

INFORMATION ABOUT VELPATASVIR

Velpatasvir Uses

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

How Velpatasvir works

Velpatasvir 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 Velpatasvir

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

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

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Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Sharma

Last updated

28 Mar 2025 | 05:42 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Velpatasvir

Velpatasvir 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 Velpatasvir without your doctor’s advice.
Velpatasvir 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 Velpatasvir without your doctor’s advice.