Dacihep 30mg Tablet 28'S

Introduction About DACIHEP 30MG TABLET

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET contains Daclatasvir which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiviral agents. It is used with sofosbuvir (with/without) ribavirin to manage chronic hepatitis C virus (genotype 1 or 3) infection in affected individuals.

Hepatitis C is a liver infection which occurs due to contact with hepatitis C virus which spreads in a healthy person due to contact with blood of an infected person. It is generally characterized by symptoms such as bloating, fluid in the abdomen, nausea, fatigue, fever, and/or loss of appetite.

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Daclatasvir. Before taking DACIHEP 30MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have heart problems, liver problems (such as history of hepatitis B infection, liver transplant, mild, moderate, severe hepatic impairment) and end-stage renal disease.

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in breastfeeding women as it may pass through milk. It is not known whether this medicine is safe and effective in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

The most common side effects associated with the use of DACIHEP 30MG TABLET are headache, anaemia, tiredness, nausea, diarrhoea, rash, and sleeplessness. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Uses Of DACIHEP 30MG TABLET

• Used with sofosbuvir (with/without) ribavirin to manage chronic hepatitis C virus (genotype 1 or 3) infection in affected individuals

How DACIHEP 30MG TABLET Works

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET works by managing the hepatitis C virus from multiplying and infecting new cells and also lowering its load in the body thus managing the infection and also providing relief from the associated symptoms of the chronic hepatitis C infection in affected individuals.

How to use DACIHEP 30MG TABLET

Take DACIHEP 30MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of DACIHEP 30MG TABLET

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Breastfeeding

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether DACIHEP 30MG TABLET passes into human breast milk. Therefore, it is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless considered necessary by the physician.

Driving and Using Machines

Use with Caution

Do not drive or operate any machines while taking DACIHEP 30MG TABLET since this medicine may cause dizziness, difficulty while concentrating or vision problems. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Kidney

Use with Caution

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases such as end-stage renal disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Liver

Use with Caution

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with a history of hepatitis B infection, liver transplant, mild, moderate, severe hepatic impairment or liver damage (such as decompensated liver disease). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Allergy

Contraindicated

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use if you are allergic to Daclatasvir or any other ingredients of this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Heart Disease

Use with Caution

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with heart problems. Consult your doctor before taking.

Use In Pediatrics

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is safe and effective in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Use In Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Dosage adjustment is not required for DACIHEP 30MG TABLET in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before taking DACIHEP 30MG TABLET inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine:

• medicine used to manage epileptic seizures (Ex. phenytoin, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital)
• medicines used to manage tuberculosis (Ex. rifampicin, rifampin, rifabutin, rifapentine)
• dexamethasone (medicine used to manage allergic and inflammatory diseases)
• medicines containing St. John’s wort (Ex. hypericum perforatum)
• medicine used to manage irregular heartbeats (Ex. amiodarone, digoxin)
• medicines used to manage HIV infection (Ex. atazanavir, ritonavir, atazanavir, cobicistat, elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate combination, etravirine, nevirapine, efavirenz, darunavir, dolutegravir, lopinavir, simeprevir)
• medicines used to manage Hepatitis C infection (Ex. boceprevir, telaprevir)
• medicines used to bacterial infections (Ex. clarithromycin, telithromycin, erythromycin)
• medicines used to manage blood clot formation (Ex. dabigatran etexilate)
• medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole)
• medicines used to decrease blood pressure (Ex. verapamil, diltiazem, nifedipine, amlodipine)
• medicine used to lower blood cholesterol (Ex. rosuvastatin, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, simvastatin, pitavastatin, pravastatin)
• oestrogen (medicines used to manage pregnancy)
• medicine used to manage opioid addiction (Ex. buprenorphine, naloxone)
• medicine used for pain relief and management of drug addiction (Ex. methadone)
• medicine used to lower the immune responses (Ex. cyclosporine)
• medicine used to manage depression and anxiety (Ex. escitalopram)
• medicine used to manage heartburn (Ex. famotidine)
• medicine used to manage acidity (Ex. omeprazole)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of DACIHEP 30MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep the medicine out of reach in children
• Store DACIHEP 30MG TABLET below 30°C

FAQs About DACIHEP 30MG TABLET

What DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is used for?

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is used with sofosbuvir (with/without) ribavirin to manage chronic hepatitis C virus (genotype 1 or 3) infection which is a liver infection that occurs due to contact with hepatitis C virus that spreads in a healthy person due to contact with blood of an infected person.

What side effects are seen with DACIHEP 30MG TABLET?

The most common side effects associated with the use of DACIHEP 30MG TABLET are headache, anaemia, tiredness, nausea, diarrhoea, rash, and sleeplessness. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Who should avoid taking DACIHEP 30MG TABLET?

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to daclatasvir, pregnant and breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

How DACIHEP 30MG TABLET works?

DACIHEP 30MG TABLET works by managing the hepatitis C virus from multiplying and infecting new cells and also lowering its load in the body thus managing the infection and also providing relief from the associated symptoms of the chronic hepatitis C infection in affected individuals.

What is method of taking DACIHEP 30MG TABLET?

Take DACIHEP 30MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

What if I forget to take DACIHEP 30MG TABLET dose?

If you forgot to take DACIHEP 30MG TABLET dose, take it as early as possible. Do not double up the dose to make up for the forgotten one. Consult your doctor if you have queries on missed dose.

Is DACIHEP 30MG TABLET safe to be used in children?

It is not known whether DACIHEP 30MG TABLET is safe and effective in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Is DACIHEP 30MG TABLET safe to be used in liver patients?

Yes, DACIHEP 30MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver problems such as hepatitis B infection, liver transplant, mild/moderate/severe hepatic impairment, and/or liver damage (due to decompensated liver disease). Consult your doctor before taking the medicine.

Is it safe to drive while taking DACIHEP 30MG TABLET?

Do not drive or operate any machines while taking DACIHEP 30MG TABLET as this medicine may cause dizziness, difficulty while concentrating or vision problems. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

References

1. J. L. Jameson, A. S. Fauci, D. L. Kasper, S. L. Hauser, D. L. Longo, J. Loscalzo. Chronic Hepatitis. Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. Twentieth edition. 2018. Page - 2393.

2. Maggie Montgomery, Natalie Ho, Elizabeth Chung, Nino Marzella. Daclatasvir (Daklinza); A Treatment Option for Chronic Hepatitis C Infection. NIH National Library of Medicine. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PMC PubMed Central. December 2016. [Accessed on 7th September 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5132415/

3. Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). [Revised in February 2017] [Accessed on 8th September 2022] https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/206843s006lbl.pdf

4. EUROPEAN EGYPTIAN PHARM. IND. Daclavir 60mg Film Coated Tablet. [Revised in April 2018] [Accessed on 8th September 2022] https://quest3plus.bpfk.gov.my/front-end/attachment/465/pharma/509322/509322_20190401_164410_.pdf

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Author Details

Written By Srilekha. R - B.Pharm

Reviewed For Accuracy By Dr. Nitin Sattiwale - MBBS

Last updated on 28 Jun 2024 | 10:17 AM(IST)