Dacikast
Daclatasvir Tablets 60 mg
Dacikast
Composition: Daclatasvir 60mg
Therapeutic Class: Antiviral
Dacikast: Globally Available, Affordable Hepatitis C Medicine
Dacikast is available globally in 50-plus countries and is a well-tolerated, highly prescribed treatment for Hepatitis C.
Aprazer Healthcare: World-class Hepatology Medicines
Aprazer Healthcare manufactures international standard hepatology medicines, WHO-GMP certified, with assured therapeutic efficacy and safety.
What is Dacikast?
Dacikast consists of Daclatasvir, which is a direct-acting antiviral used in combination for chronic Hepatitis C treatment.
Uses of Dacikast
- • Chronic Hepatitis C
- • Against HCV strains 1–3 and others
- • Used in combination therapy
How does Dacikast work?
- • NS5A protein inhibition
- • Inhibits viral replication, assembly, and release
- • Blocks new viral cell formation
Benefits
- • Rapidly reduces viral load
- • Well tolerated, fewer side effects
- • Shorter treatment duration
- • Broad spectrum of activity (genotypes 1–3)
- • Safe in HIV co-infections
- • Can be used in compensated cirrhosis
- • Can be used post-liver transplant
- • Less risk of development of resistance
Common Side Effects
- • Nausea
- • Dizziness
- • Headache
- • Digestive issues
- • Tiredness
- • Diarrhea
Severe Side Effects
- • Severe fall in RBC count when used with Ribavirin
- • Anxiety, confusion
- • Elevated liver enzymes, or hepatic decompensation in advanced-stage liver disorder
- • Low heart rate when used with Amiodarone
Precautions
To be used cautiously in patients with:
- • Heart disorders
- • Decompensated liver cirrhosis
- • HIV co-infections
- • Drug interactions
Contraindications
- • Not to be used if any previous allergy or hypersensitivity to Daclatasvir, or any excipients.
- • Breastfeeding mothers
- • Pregnant women
Warning
It is a prescription drug to be taken under medical supervision only.
Important Safety and Monitoring Information
Regular monitoring of hepatic functions, renal functions, cardiac functions, co-infections
Drug interactions – Ribavarin and Amiodarone
Not to be used as monotherapy for HCV infections.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the affordable brand for daclatasvir tablets?
Dacikast 60
It is manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
Can Dacikast 60 (daclatasvir) tablet be used alone in Hepatitis C?
It should not be given alone.
It should be combined with other drugs to prevent the development of resistance.
Can one use Dacikast 60 (daclatasvir) tablet while pregnant?
It can harm the unborn baby.
What is the serious drug interaction with Dacikast 60 (daclatasvir) tablet?
It must be avoided
- Amiodarone (heart medicines)
- Statins (anti- cholesterol drugs)
Dacikast 60 (daclatasvir) medicine is used in liver cirrhosis. Is it safe?
It is widely used in compensated liver disorders.
Can alcohol be used with Dacikast 60 (daclatasvir)?
It progresses the liver disorder.
It burdens the liver.
Hepatitis B is checked before the hepatitis C treatment. Why?
It can reactivate Hepatitis B.
Which is the reliable Hepatitis C medicine manufacturer?
Aprazer Healthcare is a Hepatology medicine manufacturer.
