Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Benefits & Uses

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Hepatitis C

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: strength 90 mg ledipasvir and 400 mg sofosbuvir, dose should be given to patients having weight above 35 kg
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: strength 90 mg ledipasvir and 400 mg sofosbuvir
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: strength 90 mg ledipasvir and 400 mg sofosbuvir

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Related Warnings

Is the use of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir safe for pregnant women?

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir. Immediately discontinue Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir on the Kidneys?

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir on the Liver?

Using Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir on the Heart?

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amiodarone

Fosphenytoin

Amiodarone

Moderate

Atazanavir

Carbamazepine

Ranitidine

Aluminium hydroxide

Amoxicillin

Clarithromycin

Lansoprazole

Atorvastatin

Amlodipine

Mild

Itraconazole

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir

Is this Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir.

Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir

Taking Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sofosbuvir + Ledipasvir and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.