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VELASOF TABLET
DESCRIPTION
- Composition: Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir
- Manufacturer: Hetero Health Care
- Indication: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
- Packaging: bottle of 28 tablets
- Dosage Form: Tablet
PACKAGE
- 400mg
- 100mg
Medicine Details
Brand name – Velasof
Generic name – Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir
Manufacturer – Hetero Health Care
Salt composition – Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir
Storage – Store at room temperature (10-30°C)
Dosage form – Oral (tablet)
Strength – 400mg + 100mg
Packaging – Bottle of 28 tablets
Gender – Unisex
Active ingredient – Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir
Prescription required – Yes
Indication – Used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection
Description
Velasof is a combination of two antivirals. It is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Velasof (Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir) stops the multiplication of the virus in the body. Velasof can be taken with or without food. Try to take it at the same time every day. Velasof is not recommended to patients having a known history of Hepatitis B virus infection due to the high risk of adverse reaction.
Pharmacodynamics
The effect of Sofosbuvir (Velasof) 400 mg (recommended dosage) and 1200 mg (three times the recommended dosage) on QTc interval was demonstrated in an active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) thorough QT trial. Sofosbuvir (Velasof) does not prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent, at three times the recommended dose. The effect of Velpatasvir (Velasof) 500 mg (five times the recommended dosage) was demonstrated in an active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) thorough QT trial. Velpatasvir (Velasof) does not prolong QTc interval to any clinically relevant extent, at five times the recommended dose.
Ingredients
The active ingredient of Velasof is Sofosbuvir (400mg)/Velpatasvir (100mg).
Usage Of Medicine
Velasof is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by Hepatitis C Virus (HPV). Therefore, Velasof helps to control the infection.
Alternate Brands
- Velpanat tablet
- Resof total tablet
- Sofocure-v tablet
- Sovihep-v tablet
- Valpaclear tablet
Side-Effects Of Velasof Tablet
Common Side-Effects
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Sleeping difficulty
- Irritability
- Loss of appetite
- Muscle pain
- Sudden cramps
- Back pain
Serious Side-Effects
- Mood changes
- Unusual weakness
- Allergic reactions including skin rash and itching
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling of face
- Slow heartbeat
- Insomnia
- Trouble in concentrating
Dosage
Take the dose exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Do not alter the dose strength, unless your doctor tells you.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is already the time for the next dose, please contact your healthcare provider. Do not double the dose in order to catch up.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical help
Before taking this medicine pregnancy, make sure to consult your healthcare provider.
Interaction of Velasof with alcohol is unknown. Kindy contact your healthcare provider before alcohol consumption.
Velasof may cause side effects such as weakness or fever, due to which driving after taking this medicine isn’t recommended.
Velasof should be administered wih caution in patients having a known history of Hepatitis B infection.
This medicine should be administered with caution in patients having kidney disease.
During breastfeeding, Velasf should be used only if the healthcare provider prescribes, by considering all the risks.
Velasof is not recommended for children (below age 18).
Contraindication
Velasof tablets should not be consumed by those patients who already have a known allergy to Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir or any of the inactive ingredients of Velasof.
DESCRIPTION
- Composition: Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir
- Manufacturer: Hetero Health Care
- Indication: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
- Packaging: bottle of 28 tablets
- Dosage Form: Tablet
PACKAGE
- 400mg
- 100mg
