• Virafin 80mcg Injection is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
• Virafin 80mcg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional
• You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it
• The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment
• You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised
• Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects
• It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
• Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, insomnia, vomiting, and nausea
• This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
• Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark-colored urine
• Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with thyroid function, liver function, kidney function, and serum electrolyte levels.
• Before taking it, tell your doctor if have liver, or kidney problems or have mental illness
• You must inform your doctor if you notice mood changes, depression, vision changes, and suicidal thoughts while taking this medicine
• Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
• This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
• The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Uses of Virafin 80mcg Injection

• In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection Virafin 80mcg Injection 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 Virafin 80mcg Injection 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 Virafin 80mcg Injection, 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Virafin 80mcg Injection

• Abdominal pain
• Agitation
• Anxiety
• Blurred vision
• Cough
• Decreased appetite
• Decreased white blood cell count
• Depression
• Dizziness
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Impaired concentration
• Indigestion
• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Sore throat
• Stomatitis (Inflammation of the mouth)
• Viral infection
• Vomiting