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Virso Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Virso Tablet is an antiviral medication. It is used along with other medications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. 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.
Virso Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infections
Virso Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infections
Uses of Virso Tablet
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Benefits of Virso Tablet
In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Virso Tablet works by preventing the HCV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HCV infection. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.
Side effects of Virso Tablet
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 Virso
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
How to use Virso Tablet
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. Virso Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Virso Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virso Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virso Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Virso Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Virso Tablet, when taken together with other medicines for the treatment of hepatitis c infection, may produce dizziness, blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
Virso Tablet, when taken together with other medicines for the treatment of hepatitis c infection, may produce dizziness, blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Virso Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Virso Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Virso Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on use of Virso Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Virso Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Virso Tablet is recommended.
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Quick tips
- Virso 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 Virso Tablet without your doctor’s advice.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Nucleoside analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Direct acting hepatitis C agent
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. How does Virso Tablet work?
Virso Tablet.tops viral replication and thus decreases the amount of Hepatitis C virus in the body thereby resulting in less liver damage and improved liver function
Q. Is Sofosbuvir a protease inhibitor?
No. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide polymerase inhibitor
Q. Does Virso Tablet cure Hepatitis C?
Virso Tablet is used to treat Hepatitis C virus infection. The treatment response with Virso Tablet (in conjunction with other drugs) varies based on baseline host and viral factors.
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Marketer details
Name: Strides shasun Ltd
Address: Strides Shasun Limited, (Formerly Strides Arcolab Limited), Strides House, Bilekahalli, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore – 560076, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Virso Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Virso Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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MRP
₹19900
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1 Bottle
28.0 tablets in 1 bottle
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