उत्पाद विवरण
1. Technical Specifications
| Attribute |
Details |
| Brand Name |
Hepcvir Tablet |
| Generic Name |
Sofosbuvir |
| Strength |
400 mg per tablet |
| Dosage Form |
Oral Tablet |
| Packaging Size |
Usually 28 tablets per bottle (1 month supply) |
| Packaging Type |
HDPE bottle with child-resistant cap |
| Medicine Type |
Antiviral (Direct-acting antiviral, DAA) |
| Manufacturer |
Cipla Ltd. |
| Distributed By |
Authorized distributors of Cipla |
2. Product Description
Hepcvir 400 mg Tablet contains Sofosbuvir, a direct-acting antiviral agent (DAA) used in the management of chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
It acts as a nucleotide analog inhibitor of the HCV NS5B RNA-dependent RNA polymerase, essential for viral replication.
Hepcvir is not used alone; it is combined with other DAAs like Ledipasvir, Daclatasvir, Velpatasvir, or Ribavirin, depending on the HCV genotype and patient profile.
3. Product Highlights
| Attribute |
Details |
| Therapeutic Category |
Antiviral Hepatitis C treatment |
| Application Area |
Chronic Hepatitis C infection (genotypes 16) |
| Mechanism of Action |
Sofosbuvir is metabolized to the active triphosphate form inhibits HCV NS5B polymerase prevents viral replication |
| Administration |
Oral, once daily with/without food (usually in combination therapy) |
| Storage Conditions |
Store below 30 C, away from direct sunlight and moisture |
4. Therapeutic Uses
5. Side Effects
Common:
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Headache, fatigue, weakness
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Nausea, insomnia
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Anemia (especially if used with Ribavirin)
Serious:
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Bradycardia (when used with amiodarone life-threatening risk)
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Hepatic decompensation in cirrhosis patients
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Severe allergic reaction (rare)
6. Precautions
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Pregnancy: Sofosbuvir alone has limited data; if combined with Ribavirin contraindicated (teratogenic). Both men and women must use contraception.
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Liver Function: Safe in compensated cirrhosis, but caution in decompensated liver disease.
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Kidney Function: Limited data in severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min); caution advised.
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Drug Interactions: Avoid with amiodarone (risk of bradycardia), rifampin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, St. Johns Wort (reduces drug effectiveness).
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Breastfeeding: Not recommended due to limited safety data.