What is Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir used for?
Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination is used with or without ribavirin to treat chronic hepatitis C genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 infection (including with or without cirrhosis). This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: Packet.
Is Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir the same as Epclusa?
Epclusa (sofosbuvir / velpatasvir) is available as a generic medication and may be significantly cheaper compared to the brand version. Unless there is a specific reason you need the brand, the generic medication will be a better value.
What disorder does sofosbuvir and velpatasvir Epclusa treat?
Generic Name: sofosbuvir-velpatasvir This medication is a combination of sofosbuvir and velpatasvir and is used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver.
What is the brand name for Sofosbuvir-Velpatasvir?
Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, sold under the brand name Epclusa among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of hepatitis C in adults.
How much does sofosbuvir velpatasvir cost?
The cost for sofosbuvir/velpatasvir oral tablet (400 mg-100 mg) is around $8,170 for a supply of 28, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
What happens after hep C is cured?
After you clear your hep C (being cured) you won’t have any immunity to protect you from catching it again. You can lower your risk of catching hep C again by avoiding blood-to-blood contact with other people.
What are the side effects of sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir?
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- Chest pain or discomfort.
- large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs.
- lightheadedness, dizziness or fainting.
- skin rash, sometimes with blisters or hive-like swelling.
- slow or irregular heartbeat.
- unconsciousness.
- unusual tiredness.