Hepcinat Tablet

Discover how Hepcinat Tablet, formulated by Natco Pharma Ltd with Sofosbuvir (400mg), can assist with Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

MRP: ₹ 15000
Packing: 28.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Sofosbuvir (400mg)
Brand: Natco Pharma Ltd
Uses: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Description

Hepcinat 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
Hepcinat 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.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Hepcinat Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Hepcinat Tablet is recommended.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Hepcinat Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hepcinat Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Limited information is available on use of Hepcinat Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Hepcinat Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.^Hepcinat 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.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Hepcinat Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Hepcinat 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepcinat Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Direct acting hepatitis C agent
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Nucleoside analog

Uses of Hepcinat Tablet

In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection Hepcinat 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 Hepcinat Tablet 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Hepcinat 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.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

How does Hepcinat Tablet work?

Hepcinat 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

Is Sofosbuvir a protease inhibitor?

No. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide polymerase inhibitor

Does Hepcinat Tablet cure Hepatitis C?

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

Side Effects