Sofosbuvir and velpatasvir come in the form of a tablet to be taken by mouth. The tablet can be taken either with food or on an empty stomach.
Dosage & When it is to be taken
The recommended dose of the drug combination is one tablet containing 400mg of sofosbuvir and 100mg of velpatasvir to be taken once daily for 12 weeks. Patients with decompensated cirrhosis are also administered ribavirin.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
The combination is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to the drug, with the use of certain prescription drugs including amiodarone, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding, especially when administered with ribavirin.
Drug Name : Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir
The sofosbuvir and velpatasvir combination is an antiviral drug combination that is prescribed for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infections.
Trade Names/Brand Names of Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir
