Velakast Tablet
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Pack of
28 tablet
Salt Composition
Velpatasvir and Sofosbuvir
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
Overview
Velakast is a combination of Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir, used to treat chronic (long-lasting) Hepatitis C Virus in adults. It slows the multiplication process of the virus and helps the immune system fight against the infection. Velakast is a fixed-dose tablet for oral administration. It is advised to take the dose every day at the same time. It may help your liver to recover.
Indication
Hepatitis C
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Description
The effect of Velakast on QTc interval was demonstrated in an active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) thorough QT trial. Sofosbuvir (Velakast) does not prolong QTc to any clinically relevant extent, at three times the recommended dose. The effect of Velpatasvir (Velakast) 500 mg (five times the recommended dosage) was demonstrated in an active-controlled (moxifloxacin 400 mg) thorough QT trial. Velpatasvir (Velakast) does not prolong QTc interval to any clinically relevant extent, at five times the recommended dose.
Side Effects
Velakast tablets may cause certain side effects. If side effects occur after administration or last longer than usual, contact your healthcare professional.
Nausea
Vomiting
Insomnia
Weight loss
Headache
Tiredness
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Urine infection
Dark colored urine
How To Use
Your healthcare provider will prescribe you the dose according to the severity of the disease. Take the dose exactly as prescribed, without any alteration/manipulation.
Please contact your healthcare provider immediately in case of an overdose.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Velakast tablets without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Velakast tablets without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Velakast tablets, take it as soon as you remember. If it is already the time for the next dose, do not take 2 doses. Do not double the doses to catch up.
FAQs
Velakast is a combination of Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir, used to treat chronic (long-lasting) Hepatitis C Virus in adults.
Take Velakast exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Swallow it as a whole.
There can be side effects such as nausea, vomiting, insomnia, fatigue, urine infection, dark-colored urine, headache, and diarrhea. Please consult your healthcare provider if you experience these or any other side effects.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take the missed dose if it is already the time for the next dose.
Your healthcare provider can make this clear if Velakast is safe for consumption during breastfeeding or not.
