Velpanat Tablet

Prescription Required

Manufactured By

Natco Pharma

Pack of

28 tablet

Salt Composition

Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir

Storage

Keep in cold place

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Overview

Velpanat is a combination of two antivirals. It is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection. This combination of Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir is known to be the first once-daily single-tablet treatment with pangenotypic activity. Velpanat (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir) works to fight against the virus to resolve the infection. 

Indication

Hepatitis C

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Description

Velpanat is a combination of velpatasvir & sofosbuvir. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide analog NS5B polymerase inhibitor and Velpatasvir is an NS5A replication complex inhibitor. Sofosbuvir is used in the treatment of genotype 1, 2, 3, and 4 HCV infection with different medicines, wherein duration depends on the HCV genotype. Velpatasvir is a novel NS5A inhibitor. It has potent in vitro anti-HCV activity across all genotypes at the picomolar level. The effect of Sofosbuvir (Velpanat) 400 mg (recommended dosage) and 1200 mg (three times the recommended dosage) on QTc interval was calculated in an active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) thorough QT trial. Sofosbuvir (Velpanat) does not prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent, at a dose (three times the recommended dose). The effect of Velpatasvir (Velpanat) 500 mg (five times the recommended dosage) was calculated in an active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) thorough QT trial. Velpatasvir (Velpanat) does not prolong QTc interval to any clinically relevant extent, at a dose five times the recommended dose.

Side Effects

Velpanat tablets may cause certain side effects. If side effects occur after administration or last longer than usual, contact your healthcare professional.

Tiredness

Cough

Lower back pain

Skin rash

Headache 

Nausea

Diarrhea 

Muscle pain

Cramps 

Loss of appetite

Anemia

Insomnia

Blurred vision

How To Use

Take Velpanat tablets exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow as a whole.

Seek emergency medical support in case of overdose.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

unsafe

It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

consult your doctor

Do not take Velpanat tablets without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

consult your doctor

Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.

Driving

Driving

danger

It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.

Kidney

Kidney

caution

Do not take Velpanat tablets without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.

Liver

Liver

caution

Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.

Missed Doses

Please consult your healthcare provider in case you miss a dose. Do not double the dose to cover up, unless your doctor tells you

FAQs

What is Velpanat tablets used for?

Velpanat tablets are used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

How should I take Velpanat Tablet?

Take this medicine exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Do not chew, crush, or break it.

What are the possible side effects of Velpanat Tablet?

There can be side effects such as fever, dizziness, cough, diarrhea, nausea, insomnia and anemia. Please contact your healthcare provider if you experience these or any other side effects.

What should be done if I miss a dose?

Please consult your healthcare provider if you miss a dose. Do not adjust the dose as per your wish.

What should I avoid while consuming this medicine?

Avoid food items that can stress your liver such as fatty or sugary foods.

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