Sofovir 400mg Sofosbuvir Tablets

Sofovir 400

Sofovir 400 mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It is used along with other medications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

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.

Sofovir 400 mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It should be taken with food, preferably at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. 

It has fewer side effects as compared to other similar medicines, like fatigue, headache, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping) and anemia (low red blood cell count).

Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. click here: Sofovir 400

USES OF SOFOVIR TABLET

• Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

BENEFITS OF SOFOVIR TABLET

In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Sofovir 400mg Tablet works by preventing the HCV virus from multiplying in your body.
It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better.

This lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life.

This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.

It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HCV infection.
It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor.

Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SOFOVIR TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Sofovir

• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Headache
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

HOW TO USE SOFOVIR TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sofovir 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

HOW SOFOVIR TABLET WORKS

Sofovir 400mg Tablet 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.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sofovir 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sofovir 400mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sofovir 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Sofovir 400mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Sofovir 400mg Tablet, when taken together with other medicines for the treatment of hepatitis c infection, may produce dizziness, blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Sofovir Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Sofovir 400mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Sofovir 400mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Sofovir Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Sofovir 400mg Tablet is recommended.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE SOFOVIR TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Sofovir 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick tips

• Sofovir Tablet 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 Sofovir 400mg Tablet without your doctor’s advice.

FAQs

Q. How does Sofovir Tablet work?

Sofovir Tablet.tops viral replication and thus decreases the amount of Hepatitis C virus in the body thereby resulting in less liver damage and improved liver function

Q. Is Sofosbuvir a protease inhibitor?

No. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide polymerase inhibitor

Q. Does Sofovir Tablet cure Hepatitis C?

Sofovir Tablet is used to treat Hepatitis C virus infection. The treatment response with Sofovir 400mg Tablet (in conjunction with other drugs) varies based on baseline host and viral factors.