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Chronic Hepatitis C

Chronic hepatitis C is a long-term liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Many people have few or no symptoms, while ongoing infection can damage the liver over time.

Medicines used to treat Chronic Hepatitis C

Copegus

Ribavirin

200mg

Ribavirin capsules for chronic hepatitis C. It interferes with viral RNA and the cell's messenger RNA, stopping the virus from replicating.

From$7.24/ tabletView

Harvoni

Ledipasvir, Sofosbuvir

90mg + 400mg

Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir tablets for chronic hepatitis C. The combination stops the virus from copying itself.

From$59.32/ tabletView

Velpanat

Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir

400mg + 100mg

Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir tablets for chronic hepatitis C. The two antivirals together stop the virus from multiplying.

From$42.39/ tabletView

Hepcinat Lp

Ledipasvir, Sofosbuvir

90mg + 400mg

Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir tablets for chronic hepatitis C. One of the newer direct-acting antiviral combinations, taken as a course to clear the virus.

From$47.21/ tabletView

Key points

  • Transmission can occur when blood carrying the virus enters another person’s bloodstream.
  • Symptoms may include tiredness, fever, nausea or yellowing of the skin and eyes.
  • Long-term effects may include cirrhosis and liver cancer.
  • Antiviral medicines are used in the care of hepatitis C.

Medicines listed for Chronic Hepatitis C

The four listed products contain Sofosbuvir, Ledipasvir, ribavirin and velpatasvir. These ingredients are antiviral medicines; the catalogue includes a ribavirin capsule, ledipasvir and sofosbuvir combinations, and a sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination for chronic hepatitis C.

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