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Cimivir

  • Manufactured by: Biocon
  • Contains / Salt: Sofosbuvir (400 mg)

Cimivir

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  • Manufactured by: Biocon
  • Contains / Salt: Sofosbuvir (400 mg)
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Cimivir Information

Cimivir is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Hepatitis C are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Cimivir depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Cimivir are Fatigue. Some other side effects of Cimivir have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cimivir are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Cimivir has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cimivir's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cimivir contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Cimivir with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cimivir is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

  1. Cimivir Benefits & Uses
  2. Cimivir Dosage & How to Take
  3. Cimivir Side Effects
  4. Cimivir Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Cimivir with Other Drugs
  6. Cimivir Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Cimivir
  8. Cimivir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cimivir Benefits & Uses

Cimivir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cimivir 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
Adult
  • Disease: Hepatitis C
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 12 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
Geriatric
  • Disease: Hepatitis C
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 12 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Hepatitis C
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: 12 weeks
  • Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin

Cimivir Side Effects

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

Moderate

Mild

Common

Cimivir Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cimivir safe for pregnant women?


    Cimivir rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

    Mild

  • Is the use of Cimivir safe during breastfeeding?


    Cimivir may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Cimivir on the Kidneys?


    Cimivir rarely harms the kidneys.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Cimivir on the Liver?


    Cimivir may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Cimivir on the Heart?


    Using Cimivir does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Cimivir with Other Drugs

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

Severe

AmiodaroneFosphenytoin

Moderate

AtazanavirCarbamazepine

Mild

Itraconazole

Cimivir Contraindications

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

  • Kidney Disease
  • Liver Disease
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Cimivir

  • Is this Cimivir habit forming or addictive?


    Cimivir is not addictive in nature.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


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

    Dangerous

  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Cimivir only on doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, the use of Cimivir in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Cimivir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cimivir


    You can take Cimivir with food.

    Safe

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cimivir


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

    Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sovaldi® (sofosbuvir)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1149-1150

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