Daclatasvir

Information about Daclatasvir

Daclatasvir uses

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

How daclatasvir works

Daclatasvir 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 daclatasvir

Fatigue, Headache, Nausea, Diarrhea

Available Medicine for Daclatasvir

  • ₹3500
    Natco Pharma Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹6000
    Hetero Drugs Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • 1 variant(s)
  • ₹5592
    Cipla Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹6000
    Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹4000 to ₹6000
    Abbott
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹4000 to ₹5593
    Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    2 variant(s)
  • ₹6000
    Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹5772
    Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
    1 variant(s)
  • ₹5759
    Wockhardt Ltd
    1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Daclatasvir

  • Daclatasvir 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 Daclatasvir without your doctor’s advice.


Content on this page was last updated on 13 June, 2023, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)