Zofomune 60mg Tablet (28'S)

Manufacturer: Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Salt Composition : Daclatasvir(60mg)


Zofomune 60mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.



Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Zofomune 60mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It works by lowering a load of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time.


Pharmacokinets

Daclatasvir undergoes rapid absorption, with a time to reach maximum plasma concentration of 1-2 h and an elimination half-life of ~ 10 to 14 h observed in single-ascending dose studies. Steady state was achieved by day 4 in multiple-ascending dose studies.


Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zofomune

Fatigue

Headache

Nausea

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)

Anemia (low number of red blood cells)

Contra Indications

Daclatasvir is contraindicated when coadministered with drugs that are strong inducers of CYP3A, including phenytoin, carbamazepine, rifampin, and St.

Pregnancy Related Information

Zofomune 60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zofomune 60mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Zofomune 60mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.


Indications

Daclatasvir is indicated for use, with sofosbuvir, with or without ribavirin for the treatment of patients with chronic HCV genotype 1 or 3.

Interactions

Other medications can affect the removal of daclatasvir from your body, which may affect how daclatasvir works. Examples include apalutamide, butalbital, ivosidenib, mitotane, rifampin, secobarbital, St. John's wort, drugs used to treat seizures (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), among others.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Zofomune 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Zofomune 60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Zofomune 60mg Tablet is used along with other medications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

It has fewer side effects compared to other similar medications.

Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.

You will usually need to take this medicine every day for either 12 or 24 weeks.

It may cause fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

Your doctor may monitor your liver function and the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body regularly.

Do not stop taking Zofomune 60mg Tablet without your doctor’s advice.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zofomune 60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.