Velakast
Sofosbuvir 400 mg + Velpatasavir 100 mg Tablets
Velakast
Composition: Sofosbuvir 400 mg + Velpatasavir 100 mg
Therapeutic Class: Antiviral
Velakast: Proven Hepatitis C Medicine
Velakast is widely prescribed by doctors worldwide for effective Hepatitis C viral control and elimination.
Aprazer Healthcare: Largest Hepatology Medicine Manufacturer
Aprazer Healthcare is the global exporter and manufacturer of Hepatology medicines.
Reaching the global markets, Aprazer is a renowned brand in hepatology care medicines.
WHO-GMP certified, assured therapeutic efficacy and safety.
What is Velakast?
A potent fixed-dose combination of sofosbuvir and velpatasavir, widely used against all 6 strains of HCV.
Uses of Velakast
- • Chronic Hepatitis C
- • Not to be used as monotherapy for HCV
How does Velakast work?
- • Sofosbuvir inhibits NS5B polymerase
- • Velpatasavir inhibits NS5A polymerase
- • Inhibits viral DNA replication and chain elongation
- • Causes viral cell death
Benefits
- • Reduces viral load
- • Improves liver functions
- • It can be used in both compensated and decompensated liver disease.
- • Effective against all genotypes
- • Short-term therapy
- • Fewer side effects
Common Side Effects
- • Nausea
- • Dizziness
- • Headache
- • Digestive issues
- • Tiredness
- • Diarrhea
Serious Side Effects
- • Irregular heartbeat
- • Trouble breathing
- • Reactivation of Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Precautions
To be cautiously used in:
- • Cardiac disorders
- • Cirrhosis
- • Use with caution in patients on amiodarone
Contraindications
- • Not to be used if any previous allergy or hypersensitivity to lenvatinib or any excipients
- • Breastfeeding mothers
- • Pregnant women
Warning
- • To be used under medical prescription only
Important Safety and Monitoring Information
- • Regular monitoring of the liver function, renal function, and bone density.
- • Screen for viral load and HIV infections before treatment initiation.
- • Contraception is advised during treatment and for 6 months after if used with ribavirin.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the commonly used Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir combination?
Velakast tablets
It is manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
I cannot take antacids with Velakast (Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir) tablets. Why?
Take at 4 hours gap.
Velakast can be used in diabetes. Is it safe?
Monitor glycemic index.
A pregnant woman cannot take Velakast. Why?
It can be taken after a doctor's advice.
Can Velakast (Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir) prevent me from transmission?
One can spread the virus on Velakast (Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir) therapy.
Can I use Velakast while having kidney disease?
It is safe to be used in advanced renal disorders.
Velakast (Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir) in advanced liver cirrhosis. Is it safe?
It can be used in compensated cirrhosis.
Why trust Aprazer Healthcare for Hepatitis B medicine?
Aprazer Healthcare is the Hepatology drug manufacturer.
