Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Virso Tablet
Description:
Virso 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.
Virso 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.
Uses:
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Virso
- Chubbyigue
- Nausea
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
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 Virso Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virso 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
Virso Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Virso Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Virso 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.
Virso Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Virso Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Virso Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Virso Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Virso Tablet is recommended.
FAQs:
Q. How does Virso Tablet work?
Virso 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
Q. Is Sofosbuvir a protease inhibitor?
No. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide polymerase inhibitor
Q. Does Virso Tablet cure Hepatitis C?
Virso Tablet is used to treat Hepatitis C virus infection. The treatment response with Virso Tablet (in conjunction with other drugs) varies based on baseline host and viral factors.