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Ledifos is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Ledifos has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Ledifos depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ledifos also has some side effects, the most common being Muscle Ache. While these are the most often observed Ledifos side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ledifos go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ledifos has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ledifos has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ledifos related warnings section.
The section on Ledifos contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ledifos may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ledifos is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ledifos is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ledifos is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ledifos safe for pregnant women?
Ledifos has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ledifos safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ledifos for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ledifos on the Kidneys?
Ledifos rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ledifos on the Liver?
Ledifos may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Ledifos on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ledifos for the heart.
Ledifos should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ledifos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ledifos habit forming or addictive?
Ledifos does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Ledifos
Taking Ledifos with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ledifos
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ledifos with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 749-750
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Harvoni® (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir)
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