Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir
Information about Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir
Sofosbuvir + velpatasvir uses
Sofosbuvir+Velpatasvir is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
How sofosbuvir + velpatasvir works
This is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir. They work by lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time.
Common side effects of sofosbuvir + velpatasvir
Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Fatigue, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Nausea, Vomiting, Weakness, Diarrhea, Rash, Slow heart rate, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
Available Medicine for Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir
Expert advice for Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir
- Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
- 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.
- Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
- It may cause fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Sofosbuvir + Velpatasvir may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body regularly.
- Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice.