Sofokast 400mg Tablet

Sofokast 400mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Sofokast 400mg Tablet is used in combination with other antiviral medicines. Hepatitis C is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through contact with the infected person’s blood.

Sofokast 400mg Tablet contains Sofosbuvir, which lowers the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removes the virus from the blood over a period of time.

Take Sofokast 400mg Tablet as prescribed. You are advised to take Sofokast 400mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has advised it based on your medical condition. In some cases, Sofokast 400mg Tablet may cause common side effects such as fever, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tired and irritable, dizziness or loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Sofokast 400mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Sofosbuvir or any other medicines. Avoid pregnancy during treatment with Sofokast 400mg Tablet as it may harm the unborn baby when used in combination with ribavirin. You or your partner must use an effective birth control method during and after this treatment. However, contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment or in the months following your treatment with Sofokast 400mg Tablet. Drive only if you are alert, as Sofokast 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision and reduced attention.

Sofokast 400mg Tablet contains Sofosbuvir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It works by lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time. Thus, it helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body. Sofokast 400mg Tablet is commonly used in combination with other antiviral medicines such as Ribavirin (for children and adults) and Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (for adults).

• Fever
• Chills
• Headache
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Feeling tired and irritable
• Feeling dizzy
• Loss of appetite

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Sofosbuvir or any other medicines. If you are currently taking rifampicin (antibiotic), carbamazepine, phenobarbital and phenytoin (anticonvulsants), or St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression), avoid taking Sofokast 400mg Tablet. If you are currently taking or have taken amiodarone (the medicine to treat irregular heartbeats) in the last few months, inform your doctor before taking Sofokast 400mg Tablet as it may result in a life-threatening slow heartbeat; your doctor may prescribe alternate treatments, or if Sofokast 400mg Tablet is prescribed, additional heart monitoring may be recommended. Avoid pregnancy during treatment with Sofokast 400mg Tablet as it may harm the unborn baby when used in combination with ribavirin. You or your partner must use an effective birth control method during and after this treatment. However, contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment or in the months following your treatment with Sofokast 400mg Tablet. Drive only if you are alert, as Sofokast 400mg Tablet may cause dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision and reduced attention. You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with the hepatitis C virus infection to prevent the spread of infection to others. 

Drug-Drug Interaction: Sofokast 400mg Tablet may interact with anticonvulsants (oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital), wakefulness-promoting agents (modafinil), antibiotics (rifapentine, rifabutin, rifampin), anti-HIV drug (tipranavir) and medicine used to treat irregular heartbeats (amiodarone).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid taking Sofokast 400mg Tablet with St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) or a product containing St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression).

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have diabetes or liver problems other than hepatitis C (if you are awaiting liver transplantation), inform your doctor before taking Sofokast 400mg Tablet.

• OXCARBAZEPINE
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• PHENYTOIN
• PHENOBARBITAL
• MODAFINIL
• RIFABUTIN
• RIFAMPICIN
• TIPRANAVIR
• AMIODARONE

• Include plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grains such as brown rice, oats, quinoa and barley.
• Eat lean protein such as skinless chicken, fish, beans and egg whites.
• Include healthy fats like avocados, olive oil and nuts.
• Eat low-fat or non-fat dairy products to minimise damage to the liver.
• Drink plenty of water for better processing of food by the body.
• Avoid sugary foods such as cake, cookies, packaged baked food or soda. Also, avoid heavy salt foods.
• Avoid foods containing saturated fats such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, sour cream, butter and other high-fat dairy products, as they may lead to weight gain and result in fatty liver.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as they may increase the risk of liver damage.

• Your doctor will recommend blood tests before, during and after your treatment with Sofokast 400mg Tablet to decide what other medicines you should take with Sofokast 400mg Tablet and for how long and also to confirm that your treatment has worked for you.
• If you are using warfarin or other blood thinners, inform your doctor. Your doctor may increase the frequency of your blood tests to check how well your blood can clot.

Hepatitis C: It is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through contact with the infected person’s blood, sharing needles, using a razor or any other personal items or even transfer from mother to baby during birth. The symptoms may not appear immediately. Some may take between 2 to 12 weeks to appear. Few people may have mild to moderate symptoms such as dark urine, loss of appetite, fever, joint pain, or stomach discomfort. The complications of untreated chronic hepatitis C include liver cancer or liver cirrhosis (scarring).