Hepcdac 60mg Tablet 28'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Daclatasvir 60 mg
Manufacturer
Cipla Ltd
Variant
28 Tablet(s) in a Bottle
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET contains Daclatasvir which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiviral agents. It is used with sofosbuvir (with/without) ribavirin to manage chronic hepatitis C virus (genotype 1 or 3) infection in affected individuals. Hepatitis C is a liver infection which occurs due to contact with hepatitis C virus which spreads in a healthy person due to contact with blood of an infected person. It is generally characterized by symptoms such as bloating, fluid in the abdomen, nausea, fatigue, fever, and/or loss of appetite. HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Daclatasvir. Before taking HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have heart problems, liver problems (such as history of hepatitis B infection, liver transplant, mild, moderate, severe hepatic impairment) and end-stage renal disease. HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in breastfeeding women as it may pass through milk. It is not known whether this medicine is safe and effective in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. The most common
Uses
OF HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET Used with sofosbuvir (with/without) ribavirin to manage chronic hepatitis C virus (genotype 1 or 3) infection in affected individuals
How It Works
HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET works by managing the hepatitis C virus from multiplying and infecting new cells and also lowering its load in the body thus managing the infection and also providing relief from the associated symptoms of the chronic hepatitis C infection in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
Take HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET are headache, anaemia, tiredness, nausea, diarrhoea, rash, and sleeplessness. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. USES OF HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET Used with sofosbuvir (with/without) ribavirin to manage chronic hepatitis C virus (genotype 1 or 3) infection in affected individuals HOW HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET WORKSHEPCDAC 60MG TABLET works by managing the hepatitis C virus from multiplying and infecting new cells and also lowering its load in the body thus managing the infection and also providing relief from the associated symptoms of the chronic hepatitis C infection in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF HEPCDAC 60MG TABLETCOMMON headache anaemia tiredness nausea diarrhoea rash sleeplessness dizziness excessive sleepiness RAREStop taking HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects: signs of bradycardia (slow heart rate) such as fainting, dizziness, light-headedness, malaise, weakness, excessive tiredness, shortness of breath, chest pain, confusion, and/or memory problems risk of getting hepatitis B virus reactivation during the management
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYHEPCDAC 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. BREASTFEEDINGIt is not known whether HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET passes into human breast milk, hence it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor taking the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines while taking HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET since this medicine may cause dizziness, difficulty while concentrating or vision problems. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. KIDNEYHEPCDAC 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases such as end-stage renal disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. LIVERHEPCDAC 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with a history of hepatitis B infection, liver transplant, mild, moderate, severe hepatic impairment or liver damage (such as decompensated liver disease). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. ALLERGYHEPCDAC 60MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Daclatasvir or any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. HEART DISEASEHEPCDAC 60MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Consult your doctor before taking. OTHERSBefore taking HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET inform your doctor if you: have intolerance to certain sugars such as lactose Use in pediatrics: It is not known whether HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET is safe and effective in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. Use in geriatrics: Dosage adjustment is not required for HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicine used to manage epileptic seizures (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital) medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine) dexamethasone (medicine used to manage allergic and inflammatory diseases) medicines containing St. John’s wort (Ex. hypericum perforatum) medicine used to manage irregular heartbeats (Ex. amiodarone, digoxin) medicines used to manage HIV infection (Ex. atazanavir, ritonavir, atazanavir, cobicistat, elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate combination, etravirine, nevirapine, efavirenz, darunavir, dolutegravir, lopinavir, simeprevir) medicines used to manage Hepatitis C infection (Ex. boceprevir, telaprevir) medicines used to bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin, telithromycin, erythromycin) medicines used to manage blood clot formation (Ex. dabigatran etexilate) medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole) medicines used to decrease blood pressure (Ex. verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, amlodipine) medicine used to lower blood cholesterol (Ex. rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, simvastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin) oestrogen (medicines used to manage pregnancy) medicine used to manage opioid addiction (Ex. buprenorphine, naloxone) medicine used for pain relief and management of drug addiction (Ex. methadone) medicine used to lower the immune responses (Ex. cyclosporine) medicine used to manage depression and anxiety (Ex. escitalopram) medicine used to manage heartburn (Ex. famotidine) medicine used to manage acidity (Ex. omeprazole) Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. SYNOPSIS Drug : Daclatasvir Pharmacological Category : Hepatitis C virus NS5A inhibitor Therapeutic Indication : Chronic Hepatitis C virus (genotype 1/3) infection Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep the medicine out of reach in children Store HEPCDAC 60MG TABLET below 30°C
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DETAILSWritten By Dr. Janet.C, Pharm.D
Medical Content Writer
Last Updated
24 Sep 2022