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Ribavirin
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Overview
Heplovir 200mg capsule belongs to the category of Hepatitis medicines. These medicines are primarily used to treat patients diagnosed with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). This infection is primarily caused by an infectious virus that is spread by close encounters with an infected person or by consuming contaminated food, water, or human waste. Heplovir treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C in certain people and, in some cases also used for HIV treatment, whereas it is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS.
Hepatitis C, Liver Disease
Heplovir 200mg capsule is a prescription-based Hepatitis medicine used in the treatment of the hepatitis C virus. The active ingredient of Heplovir is Ribavirin, which belongs to the drug class of nucleoside analogues. It is taken orally with or without food as per the doctor's advice. Heplovir capsule works by eliminating the virus from the human body. In this way, it prevents the infection from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the type of hepatitis being treated. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and the body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this capsule until your doctor says to do so. Heplovir is given as a combination therapy with other antiviral medications to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults, and it should not be used alone.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Heplovir 200mg capsule. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Heplovir capsule are mentioned below:
• Fever
• Nausea
• Joint pain
• Vomiting
• Fatigue
• Abdominal pain
• Poor appetite
• Itching
• Dark yellow urine & stools
• Jaundice
• pale skin
• Unusual tiredness
• Feeling light-headed
• Difficulty breathing
• Cold hands and feet
Heplovir 200mg capsule is a prescription-based hepatitis drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this capsule after consulting your healthcare expert. It should be taken at the same time every day for effective results.
Heplovir 200mg capsule blocks the protein required for replication and assembly of new virus particles. Once this protein gets blocked, the virus multiplication process stops automatically. It also prevents new virus particles from forming and reduces the viral load in the body.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Heplovir 200mg capsule. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Heplovir 200mg capsule may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such a condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Heplovir 200mg capsule is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Heplovir 200mg capsule.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Heplovir 200mg capsule.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Heplovir 200mg capsule if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Heplovir 200mg capsule. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
• Go for a liver function test once you start the treatment to ensure normal functioning of the organ.
• Do not share your medicine with other people, as some medicines treat specific genotypes of Hepatitis.
• Some Hepatitis medicines are given in combination with other antiviral drugs. So, it is advised not to use them alone.
• Hepatitis medicines are given to treat HIV/ AIDS patients in some cases. But these medicines are not the proper treatment for this disease.
• It is advised to use effective birth control methods to avoid pregnancy. Some hepatitis drugs can cause birth defects, miscarriage, or death to an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
• It is advised to tell your doctor about all medicines (multivitamins, herbal supplements) you're taking currently before starting your course with hepatitis medicines. There are chances that many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Heplovir is used to treat patients diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This medicine is usually given in combination with other antiviral medicines.
This medicine works by blocking the virus's NS5A protein, which plays an important role in virus replication.
No, it is advised that Heplovir should always be used in combination with other antiviral drugs and not as monotherapy.
A person may experience fatigue, headache, nausea, and insomnia. These side effects are mostly observed when this medicine is given in combination with other antiviral medicines.
It is advised to consult your doctor in this case. As Heplovir may not be safe to take during pregnancy, especially when taken with other antiviral medicines, which can harm the unborn baby.
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