What is the use of daclatasvir tablet?
What is the use of daclatasvir tablet?
Daclatasvir is used with another antiviral medication (sofosbuvir) to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Daclatasvir should never be used without sofosbuvir. Daclatasvir and sofosbuvir may also be used with another antiviral medication (ribavirin).
How do I take sofosbuvir and daclatasvir?
To help clear up your infection completely, take daclatasvir together with sofosbuvir for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. Also, it is important to keep the amount of medicine in your body at a steady level.
What are common side effects of Daclatasvir?
Common side effects of Daklinza include:
- headache,
- fatigue,
- nausea,
- diarrhea,
- low levels of iron in the blood (anemia),
- rash,
- insomnia,
- dizziness, and.
Who makes Daclatasvir?
Daclatasvir (formerly BMS-790052; tradename: Daklinza) has been developed and is marketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb (hereby referred to as the ‘Sponsor’). Daclatasvir belongs to a class of new direct acting antiviral agents (DAAs) that inhibit the non-structural HCV protein NS5A.
What are common side effects of daclatasvir?
What is Sofosbuvir used for?
Sofosbuvir is used along with ribavirin (Copegus, Rebetol, Ribasphere, others) and sometimes another medication (peginterferon alfa [Pegasys]) to treat certain types of chronic hepatitis C (an ongoing viral infection that damages the liver) in adults.
What is ribavirin used to treat?
Ribavirin is used in combination with injectable interferon alfa-2b, peginterferon alfa-2a, or peginterferon alfa-2b to treat chronic hepatitis C infection. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Is hep C treatment expensive?
The cost of hep C treatment varies depending on the type of drug. However, an 8- to 12-week course can range from $54,000 to $95,000 (or higher). For example, the price of a 12-week course of Zepatier can be as much as $54,600, and a 12-week course of Harvoni can cost as much as $94,500.
How much does Mavyret cost without insurance?
The cost for Mavyret oral tablet (100 mg-40 mg) is around $13,909 for a supply of 84 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans. Mavyret is available as a brand name drug only, a generic version is not yet available.