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Sovihep is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Hepatitis C are some of its major therapeutic uses.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sovihep. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Sovihep are Fatigue. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sovihep can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Sovihep are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Sovihep has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Sovihep has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Sovihep related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sovihep contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Sovihep with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Sovihep, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Sovihep is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Sovihep safe for pregnant women?
Sovihep has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Sovihep safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Sovihep for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Sovihep on the Kidneys?
Sovihep has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sovihep on the Liver?
Sovihep has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sovihep on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Sovihep for the heart.
Sovihep should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sovihep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sovihep habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Sovihep.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sovihep. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Sovihep is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sovihep cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Sovihep
Taking Sovihep with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sovihep
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sovihep with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sovaldi® (sofosbuvir)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1149-1150