Harvoni 90/400 mg Tablet - Generic Equivalent (Sofosbuvir+Ledipasvir)

Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir (generic name) is an antivirals medication. It is a prescription drug which is sold under the brand name- Harvoni (Trade name). Healthcare specialist may use the trade name when prescriber referring to the generic drug name. It is an antiviral drug which is used for the treatment of hepatitis C. It is available in tablet formulation.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE.: -

• Take Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
• Do not take this medicine in a smaller or larger amount or for longer than recommended.
• The dosage of the drug depends on the weight, age, height or medical condition of the patient and depend on many factors, then your prescriber will determine your dose schedule. 

What if you miss a dose Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir.: -

If you miss or forget a dose of Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir, take it as soon as possible, if it almost time for your next schedule. Skip the forgotten dose and go back to your normal schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten or missed dose.

How Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir works.: -

Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir inhibits HCV(hepatitis C virus) RNA replication which act like a chain terminator and Ledipasvir

Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir side effects.: -

Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir may cause some side effects; however, you should always tell your health care specialist if you experience any unusual symptoms. 

• Nausea, Vomiting
• Muscle pain
• Loss of appetite
• Irritability
• Itchiness
• Rash
• Pale skin
• Shortness of breath
• Weakness
• Changes in mood or behavior
• anemia (a deficiency of red blood cells)
• Trouble sleeping

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

Before taking Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir to talk to your doctor, if you have or had any of the following conditions.: -

• Liver(Hepatotoxicity), Kidney, or heart disease.
• Abnormal heart rate
• Have ever had human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING.:-

Let your doctor know before taking this medicine, if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant and if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Kidney.:-

Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of kidney diseases.

Liver.:-  

Let your doctor know if you ever had any kind of liver(Hepatotoxicity) diseases.

Alcohol.:-  

Please consult your doctor if you are consuming alcohol. If you use alcohol may increase your side effect so it is good to avoid alcohol while using Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir medication. 

Interactions with this medication.:-

For informational purposes only. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicine including OTC or any herbal supplement.

Drugs that may interact with Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir include.:-

• Atazanavir (Reyataz), tipranavir or nelfinavir (Viracept), which are medications used to treat HIV.
• Blood thinners- Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) 
• Certain antiseizure medications, such as carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, and phenytoin.
• Certain antibiotics, such as rifampin, rifapentine, and rifabutin.
• Lanoxin (digoxin)
• The herbal supplement St. John's wort