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Hepatitis C Treatment Guide

What are the approaches for Hepatitis C treatment?

The treatment regimen includes –

  • Evaluation of viral count
  • Testing for co-infections
  • Evaluation of liver damage

It is then followed by an antiviral regimen and supportive therapies.

The direct-acting antivirals are well tolerated.

These cure 98% of infections.

What is the newest Hepatitis C treatment?

The Direct-Acting Antivirals

These are the antiviral drugs that target the proteins /enzyme in the virus.

These inhibit the virus life cycle.

The varied class of antivirals is combined to provide an effective cure.

The drug combinations lead to 95 % virus elimination. 

  • Prevents drug resistance- 

Hepatitis C is attacked at different sites.

It reduces the probability of viral mutation.

  • Provides absolute blockage-

It blocks the cell cycle at multiple points.

  • Higher efficacy- 

The combination therapy offers lower side effects and high cure rates.

The commonly used Hepatitis C combinations include – 

  • Velakast- Sofosbuvir /Velpatasavir 400mg/100 mg
  • Sofokast Plus- Daclatasvir and Sofosbuvir 60/400mg
  • Sofokast- Sofosbuvir Tablets 400 mg
  • Dacikast- Daclatasvir Tablets 60 mg
  • Ribasure- Ribavirin Capsules 200mg
  • Ledikast- Ledipasvir & Sofosbuvir Tablets

Is Hepatitis C curable?

Hepatitis C is cured by the daily oral regimen of DAAs.

These drugs inhibit the multiplication /replication of HCV.

The direct-acting antiviral combinations offer successful cure rates.

Does curing Hepatitis C once make you immune for the rest of your life?

The antivirals completely cure Hepatitis C.

It does not provide future protection.

The hepatitis C virus undergoes innumerable mutations.

The body does not produce protective antibodies against all genotypes.

The long-term hepatitis also leads to immune scarring.

The original virus may not return, but the body may interact with a new strain.

Which is the pan-genotypic Hepatitis C combination used globally?

Velakast (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir) manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.

It is a fixed-dose combination containing –

  • Sofosbuvir – 400 mg
  • Velpatasvir – 100mg

It is a highly prescribed antiviral combination used in Hepatitis C treatment.

Beyond a comprehensive treatment, Velakast offers an affordable treatment regimen.

Benefits of Velakast (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir) 

  • It is effective against all 6 strains of Hepatitis C.
  • It can be used in children aged 3 years or older.
  • It is safe to be used in advanced liver disorders.
  • Easy dosing – Once daily pill for 12 weeks

Which is the top Hepatitis C medicine manufacturer and global exporter

Aprazer Healthcare (hepatology medicine manufacturer) is a top hepatitis C medicine manufacturer.

We are the largest drug exporter from India, manufacturing global-quality antivirals.

As a leading Pharma third-party manufacturer in India- Aprazer Healthcare manufactures a diverse range of generic and branded drugs.

Aprazer Healthcare is a trusted brand in the global markets.