
daclahep 60mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Daclatasvir
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
28 tablet
About The Product
Hepatitis C
Daclahep 60 mg tablet is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is an antiviral medication often used along with other medications. This medication lowers the viral dose of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the blood.
Uses
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Side Effects
The human body reacts differently to Daclahep 60mg Tablet. Response or undesired symptoms vary from individual to individual. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine; these side effects don't need special medical attention. Whereas if the symptoms don't disappear with time or you have severe side effects, then consult your doctor immediately.
Some of the common side effects of Daclahep 60mg Tablet are mentioned below:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Unusual tiredness
- Anemia
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
- Shortness of breath
- Irregular heartbeat
- Chest pain
- Fatigue Allergic reaction
- Upset stomach
- Trouble sleeping
- Memory problems
- Low blood sugar
- Vomiting
- Abdominal cramps
- Swelling of the mouth, face, tongue, or throat
How To Use
- Take the dose of Daclahep 60mg Tablet as per your healthcare provider’s prescription.
- Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly, unless your doctor tells you.
- This medicine is given under the strict supervision of a doctor.
- Do not self-administer.
- Overdose is a very unusual state for this medicine because it is given under the supervision of a healthcare provider.
- Daclahep 60mg Tablet can be taken without food or with food.
- The doctor will provide emergency medical treatment.
- You should not break, crush, or chew the medicine; it should be swallowed as a whole.
How It Works
An antiviral medication, Daclahep 60mg Tablet, is used for the treatment of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It works by lowering the viral load from the blood; as a result, Infected individuals feel relief from the related symptoms of the chronic hepatitis C infection.
Daclahep 60mg Tablet causes a decrease in serum RNA levels of HCV by stopping the function of the nonstructural protein 5A (NS5A) protein in the replication complex. The effect of this medicine can be easily seen within 2 hours after its oral administration.
Safety Advice
Missed Doses
- It is advisable not to miss a dose.
- If you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately.
FAQs
During pregnancy, it is not safe to take Daclahep 60mg Tablet as it can cause harm to the unborn baby. Also, during breastfeeding, this medicine must not be used.
Please make sure to consult your healthcare provider regarding the same.
Reference
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