Sofovir

Sofovir or Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) is an antiviral medicine manufactured by Hetero and is used for treatment of HEP C or hepatitis C infection. Patients who are infected with liver cancer can also use this medicine.

Those with a known history of hepatitis B can also take Sofovir or Sofosbuvir.

Side effects of Sofovir

Like any other medicine, Sofovir also has its side effects. There are some severe and normal side effects of Sofovir.

Among the severe side effects are chills, ulcers or white spots in mouth, lower back pain, headache, rashes and irritability. Other side effects are diarrhea, nausea, decrease in appetite and muscle pain.

Concerns associated with Sofovir Use

The time that Sofovir takes to act has not been clinically established so far. People who are addicted to consuming alcohol should take consultation from their doctors before they use this medicine. However, this medicine does not have a habit forming tendency and you can safely take it.

Sofovir is not recommended to be used by pregnant woman. If however, the use of Sofovir is imminent for them, consultation with doctor should be done. The doctor is the right person to guide you in such scenario.

It is also not recommended to be taken by breastfeeding mothers. If any breastfeeding mother requires taking this medicine, consultation with doctor should be done in advance. The doctor can guide you on the risks associated.

Precautions associated with Sofovir Use

This medicine should not be taken by patients who have allergy to other medicines of similar kind. Those who have a known history of Pancreatitis should also not take this medicine. Patients who have a known history of renal failure should also take this medicine with caution. If such patients take this medicine, regular monitoring by the doctor should be done. Dose adjustment should be done in such case and doctor can guide appropriately.

Worsening of medical condition can also occur in patients who are suffering from Hepatitis B. They should consult doctor before taking this medicine. In most cases, the doctors recommend dose adjustment for such patients.

Sofovir Consumption

If you miss a dose of Sofovir, the missed dose can be taken. However, when the time gap between the missed and next dose is minimal, it is better to miss the skipped dose. In no case, should an overdose of this medicine be taken. It can have serious consequences for the patient.

General Instructions

Sofovir or Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) is a prescription medicine and in no case self medication should be done. It should be taken in the exact dose as recommended by the doctor. The medicine is to be taken as a whole and should not be chewed or crushed. Any adverse effect of the medicine should immediately be reported to the doctor.

In patients suffering from any kind of liver infection, close monitoring of the patient should always be done.

This medicine can be purchased from the manufacturer online and is easily available in all regions and countries. Ideally, it reaches the desired destination within 7-10 days of placing the order, depending upon the location.