Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets Description
Velpanat Tablet is a combination of Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir. It is used to treat chronic (long term) hepatitis C (an ongoing viral infection that damages the liver). They belong to the antiviral c
lass of medicine. Velpanat Tablet works by stopping the growth and spread of the virus that causes infection. It should not be used in children below 6-years of age and weighing less than 17 kgs. You should provide detailed information about medical conditions and medications along with family history to your doctor. Velpanat Tablet should not be used by pregnant and nursing mothers. Take the prescribed dose for a prescribed duration at the same time for optimal benefit. If you experience any other symptoms while on this medication, reach out to your doctor.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹15400.00 |
You Save | ₹2100.00 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Sofosbuvir(400.0 Mg) + Velpatasvir(100.0 Mg) |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR HEPATITIS C |
Uses of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
Contraindications of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
- If you are allergic to Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir or any other component of Velpanat Tablet.
- If you are on the medicine used to treat fits such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin; medicine used to treat tuberculosis such as rifampicin, rifabutin.
Side effects of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
- Rash
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
Precautions and Warnings of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have or had a history of hepatitis B infection, liver transplant or liver failure.
- You have heart disease including irregular heartbeat, slow heart rate and are on any treatment.
- You have kidney disease or diabetes.
- You are on any prescribed or non-prescribed medication.
- Velpanat Tablet should not be used in children below 6-years of age and weighing less than 17kg.
Mode of Action of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
Interactions of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of acid-lowering medicine such as aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, cimetidine, famotidine, ranitidine, omeprazole, pantoprazole decreases the effect of Velpanat.
- Velpanat Tablet increases the effect of the medicine used to treat irregular heartbeat such as amiodarone, digoxin when coadministered.
- Velpanat Tablet increases the effect of medications used as a blood thinner, such as dabigatran, warfarin when co-administered.
- Medicine used to treat fits such as oxcarbazepine, phenytoin decreases the effect of Velpanat Tablet when co-administered.
- Concomitant use of Velpanat Tablet increases the effect of antiviral medicine such as tenofovir.
- Use of other antiviral medicine such as Lopinavir, efavirenz, rilpivirine, atazanavir, darunavir, raltegravir, cobicistat may increase or decrease the effect of Velpanat Tablet when coadministered.
- When Velpanat Tablet is used concomitantly with herbal supplements like St. John's wort, the desired effect is decreased.
- Medicine used to lower cholesterol level such as atorvastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin effect is increased when Velpanat Tablet is co-administered.
- Immunosuppressive medicine such as ciclosporin, tacrolimus effect may be increased or decreased when Velpanat Tablet is co-administered.
- Discuss with your doctor about any other medicines, herbal preparations and supplements you are taking currently to avoid interactions.
Storage and disposal of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
- Store at temperature below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Velpanat Bottle Of 28 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Velpanat Tablet cause liver cancer?
Q: When should I take Velpanat Tablet?
Q: Can I drink alcohol with Velpanat Tablet?
Q: Can I stop taking Velpanat Tablet when I feel better?
Q: Is Velpanat Tablet effective?
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