MyHep 400 Mg
- Manufacturer : Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Equivalent Brands : Hepcinat
- Generic Brands : Sofosbuvir
MyHep 400 mg manufactured by Mylan is a generic version of Sovaldi and contains the same active ingredient "Sofosbuvir". It is a prescription medicine and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.
Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Healthcare professionals prescribe specific medicine for individuals based on personal medical histories and other health factors.
A medicine that works for one person may cause harm even death to someone else, even if symptoms are similar.
Sofosbuvir is type of DAA called a nucleotide polymerase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting enzyme RNA polymerase - the cellular worker that performs the replication process. This stops the hepatitis C virus from multiplying, which lowers the amount of hepatitis C virus in the liver. This also helps to reduce liver damage and improves liver function.
MyHep (Sofosbuvir) is prescribed for the treatment of Hepatitis C in adults. It is used with other medications, usually ribavirin and pegylated interferon, in combination with sofosbuvir. Sufosbuvir is used in treatment of genotypes 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Hepatitis C.
MyHep (Sofosbuvir) should be taken for a period of 12 weeks to 24 weeks unless otherwise advised by your doctor. Other HCV treatments being taken with sufosbuvir should be taken for the same length of time. It is better to take the medicines together the same time each day. You can take MyHep in the morning (to reduce insomnia) and to take it with food (to reduce nausea).
Your weight and the genotype of Hepatitis C Virus that has been contracted will contribute to what your dosage will be. Only take the dosage that has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not adjust the dosage up or down by yourself. Your doctor will advise you if you need to adjust your dosage based on testing. Commonly, a starting dose of 400 mg per day is prescribed. This may be increased to 600 mg per day depending on how the treatment is progressing.
Tell your doctor about any prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, herbal treatments or nutritional supplements you are taking. These can interact with sofobuvir and make it more or less potent.
Do not take Sofosbuvir if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Sofosbuvir can result in birth defects, damage to the fetus, or early termination of pregnancy. It is recommended to use mulitple forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication and for 6 months after treatment ends, as it is vital you do not become pregnant while you or your partner are taking sufosbuvir.
Sofosbuvir can cause sever diarrhea in some cases. In you experience this, be sure to maintain your fluid intake to sufficient levels to prevent dehydration.
This drug should be used only in combination with Ribavirin or with Pegylated interferon and Ribavirin.
Treatment with sofosbuvir is not recommended in patients with severe kidney or liver problems or depression.
Do consult your doctor if you are taking amiodarone (used for serious irregular heartbeats). The risk of slow heartbeat may be increased when taken along with Sofosbuvir.
Take extreme care to avoid pregnancy in female patients or female partners of male patients who are on treatment with sofosbuvir.
Take necessary precautions as sofosbuvir does not prevent the spread of infection to other people through sexual contact, sharing needles, or contact with blood.
MyHep (Sofosbuvir) is a highly effective and well-tolerated regimens for treatment of chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C virus infection.
Store Sofosbuvir below 30°C (86°F).
Store it in a cool and dry place. Improper storage can affect the effectiveness and shelf life of your medicine.
Keep it in the original bottle with the label attached and the child-resistant cap secured.
If you're driving, you may want to have certain medicines at hand, but don't store them in the glove compartment, where they could be damaged from the heat, cold, or rain outside or from the car's heater or air conditioner.
Do not keep Myhep Sofosbuvir in the glove compartment of your car. Medicine can get too hot, cold, or wet there.