Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Virpas Tablet
Description:
Virpas Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines. This prescription medicine is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It fights against the viruses to resolve the infection.
Virpas Tablet should be taken in the prescribed dose and duration. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time daily. It is advised not to consume more than the recommended dose. It is important to inform your doctor if you have any health conditions such as liver or kidney disease. It is harmful to consume alcohol along with this medicine, so it is advised to limit or avoid alcohol. The course of the medicine should be completed for better results.
The common side effects of this medicine are tiredness and headache. You should drink plenty of fluid and eat a healthy diet to prevent or overcome the side effects. Earlier taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or supplements.
Uses:
- Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Virpas
Side Effects:
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
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Virpas Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virpas 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 feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virpas Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Virpas Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Virpas 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.
Virpas Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Virpas Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Virpas Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Virpas Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Virpas Tablet is recommended.
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