
Hepcdac 60mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Daclatasvir 60 mg
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
28 Tablet in Bottle
About The Product
Hepatitis C
- The Hepcdac 60mg tablets fall under a class of antiviral drugs, which are used in conjunction with other drugs such as sofosbuvir in order to treat chronic hepatitis C infection in adult patients.
- As inhibitors of the nonstructural protein 5A (NS5A), the medication is instrumental in suppressing the replication of the virus, causing it to be eliminated from the body, consequently reducing the likelihood of developing liver complications, including cirrhosis and liver cancer.
- These medications may be taken in combination therapy for the indicated duration, between 12 and 24 weeks as specified by the physician.
- They may be taken either before or after eating, but the patient should not discontinue use without first talking to their healthcare provider.
- Some of the possible side effects include headaches, drowsiness, fatigue, anemia, and nausea. The medication is contraindicated in pregnant women and children below 18 years of age.
Side Effects
Hepcdac 60mg Tablet may cause some side effects that vary from one patient to another. Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Common side effects include:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Fatigue / tiredness
- Dizziness
- Insomnia (difficulty sleeping)
- Anemia (low red blood cell count)
- Decreased heart rate
- Liver failure
- Reactivation of hepatitis B virus
How To Use
- The doctor determines the dosage of Hepcdac 60mg Tablet as per the patient's health and other medical conditions.
- Take this medicine at the same time every day as prescribed by your doctor for effective results.
- It can be taken orally, with or without food. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor immediately.
Safety Advice
There is no information regarding the safety of alcohol consumption while on Daclatasvir. Please consult your doctor for further details.
The use of Hepcdac 60mg Tablet is not advised for pregnant women due to some evidence that it might pose a risk to the fetus. But it can still be used in cases where its benefits outweigh its risks.
Hepcdac 60mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding as it may cause toxicity to the baby.
Hepcdac 60mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness or lack of concentration, which could affect your ability to drive. So it's better to avoid driving or operating heavy machinery.
Consumption of Hepcdac 60mg Tablet should be avoided without informing the doctor if you have any kidney-related issues.
Consumption of Hepcdac 60mg Tablet should be avoided without informing the doctor if you have any liver-related issues.
Missed Doses
- If you miss a dose of Hepcdac 60 mg tablet, make sure to consult your healthcare provider.
- Take it as soon as possible. Do not double the dose to catch up.
FAQs
Hepcdac 60 mg is an antiviral medication, which is used with other medications in the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection in adults.
References
- Herbst, D. A., & Reddy, K. R. (2013). NS5A inhibitor, daclatasvir, for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Expert opinion on investigational drugs, 22(10), 1337-1346 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23931586/
- Sulkowski, M. S., Gardiner, D. F., Rodriguez-Torres, M., Reddy, K. R., Hassanein, T., Jacobson, I., ... & Grasela, D. M. (2014). Daclatasvir plus sofosbuvir for previously treated or untreated chronic HCV infection. New England Journal of Medicine, 370(3), 211-221 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24428467/
- Vyas, B. H., Darji, N. H., Rana, D. A., Vyas, K. Y., & Malhotra, S. D. (2021). Impact of newer direct-acting antiviral drugs based on quality-adjusted life years: A prospective pharmacoeconomic study in hepatitis C patients. Perspectives in Clinical Research, 12(2), 76-82.
- Elliott, W. T. (2015). Daclatasvir Tablets (Daklinza). Internal Medicine Alert, 37(21).
- Pellicelli, A. M., Montalbano, M., Lionetti, R., Durand, C., Ferenci, P., D’Offizi, G., ... & Angelico, M. (2014). Sofosbuvir plus daclatasvir for post-transplant recurrent hepatitis C: potent antiviral activity but no clinical benefit if treatment is given late. Digestive and Liver Disease, 46(10), 923-927 - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24997638/
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