Ombitasvir Benefits & Uses

Ombitasvir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Ombitasvir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Ombitasvir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ombitasvir is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Fatigue
Headache
Insomnia
Diarrhoea
Cough
Nausea or vomiting
Irritability
Rash
Low energy

Ombitasvir Related Warnings

Is the use of Ombitasvir safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Ombitasvir for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Ombitasvir safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Ombitasvir for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ombitasvir on the Kidneys?

Ombitasvir does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Ombitasvir on the Liver?

Ombitasvir is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ombitasvir on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ombitasvir on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ombitasvir with Other Drugs

Ombitasvir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Abemaciclib

Abemaciclib 150 Mg Tablet

Acalabrutinib

Acalabrutinib 100 Mg Capsule

Alfuzosin

Amiodarone

Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin,Ezetimibe

Atazanavir

Ombitasvir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ombitasvir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Jaundice
Heart Disease
Hemophilia

Frequently asked Questions about Ombitasvir

Is this Ombitasvir habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ombitasvir has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Ombitasvir you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ombitasvir only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ombitasvir cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Ombitasvir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ombitasvir

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Ombitasvir and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Ombitasvir

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Ombitasvir.

Unknown