Hepatitis C Medicine

Hepcinat LP (Ledipasvir and Sofobuvir)

Hepcinat LP 90/400 is a fixed-dose combination of Sofosbuvir and Ledipasvir which

are approved for the treatment of people who are infected with hepatitis C genotype

1 and 4. The combination drug is clinically tested for treating HCV infection, which

does not require ribavirin and interferon. Numerous research studies have revealed

its extremely high success rate when it comes to treating chronic, long-lasting, a viral

infection of the liver. Both the active ingredients work by reducing the amount of

Hepatitis C virus from your body, boost the immune system to fight against the

infection, and help your liver to recover. Natco Pharma manufactures this treatment

option for the complete elimination of chronic hepatitis C virus. Doctors prescribe it to

destroy the virus and preventing the replication of the virus.

Clinical uses of Hepcinat LP 9/400 mg

Hepcinat LP is one of the most effective treatments for hepatitis C. It is suitable for

patients with hepatitis C genotype 1 and 4. It is also beneficial for people with

cirrhosis of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. This medicine is a combination

of two active ingredients, namely Ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir, that helps in reducing

the amount of the virus in the body, by preventing the spread of the virus to other

parts of the body. This combination drug is beneficial in treating chronic, a prolonged

lasting viral infection of the liver. Sometimes the medicine may be used with another

antiviral agent like ribavirin. Hepcinat LP 9/400 encourages the immune system to

fight against the infection and may help your liver to recover. Chronic hepatitis C

infection may cause scarring of the liver, and the condition can be called as liver

cirrhosis.

Dosing Instructions

Take medicine before or after consuming food as per your doctor’s instructions. The

fixed dose combination drug works best when the absorption of the drug takes place

at a constant level, to make this happen, it is better to take this medicine at evenly

spaced intervals. Let your doctor know if you vomit within five hours of taking the

drug. You may be advised to take another dose. Continue to take the antiviral

medication as per your doctor’s instructions. Do not stop taking it even if the

symptoms disappear after a short time. Patients are instructed to complete the full

course of treatment to avoid recurrence of the infection.

Possible Side Effects

Headache, diarrhea, nausea, or difficulty sleeping are the commonly reported side

effects of Hepcinat LP If any of these cause trouble or persist for a longer duration,

immediately talk to your doctor. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this

antiviral agent because he/she has judged that the benefits are greater than the risk

of adverse effects. There are other side effects as well that you can experience while

using This medication. Contact your doctor for the complete list of drugs.

Precautions

Keep in mind that antacids lower the absorption of ledipasvir and Sofosbuvir cost, so

it recommended to take it at least four hours before or after this medication. Acid-

lowering medications such as indigestion ulcers, heartburn, and other, including

famotidine, and omeprazole may delay the effects of your antiviral medicines. Ask

your doctor to use these medications safely.