Mydacla 60mg Tablet
Active ingredient: Daclatasvir
Therapeutic class: Antiviral
Pharmacological class: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitors
Indications: Chronic hepatitis C virus
Usage:
- Mydacla 60mg Tablet is used in combination with other medications to treat a certain type of chronic hepatitis C.
- It works by stopping the hepatitis C virus from spreading inside the body.
Contraindications:
- Do not take Mydacla 60mg Tablet if you are allergic to Daclatasvir or any of the other ingredients.
- Inform your doctor if you have an irregular heartbeat or liver injury before initiating the treatment.
- Not recommended for patients below 18 years of age.
- Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Important instructions:
- Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
- Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food.
- Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.
- Store at room temperature (20°C and 25°C).
- Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
- If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Safety advices:
- Pregnancy: Do not take Mydacla 60mg Tablet if you are pregnant because this may harm the unborn baby.
- Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding is not recommended in patients taking Mydacla 60mg Tablet.
- Lungs: It is unknown whether Mydacla 60mg Tablet is safe to be administered in patients with lung diseases.
- Liver: Mydacla 60mg Tablet is safe when administered in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments are not necessary.
- Alcohol: It is unknown whether it is safe to drink alcohol while taking Daclatasvir. Consult your doctor for more information.
- Driving: It is unsafe to drive after Mydacla 60mg Tablet tablets because it may cause dizziness and drowsiness.
Side effects:
- Serious: Decreased heart rate, liver failure, reactivation of hepatitis B virus.
- Common: Nausea, headache, tiredness, dizziness.
Word of advice:
- Take all of the medicine and complete the course of therapy even if you feel better after the first few doses.
- Do not take extra doses or medicine to make up for a missed dose.
- Avoid pregnancy during combination treatment with daclatasvir, sofosbuvir, and ribavirin for 6 months of stopping treatment.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
FAQs:
Can Mydacla 60mg Tablet be used to treat all types of hepatitis C? Mydacla 60mg Tablet is approved for treating chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, but its effectiveness may vary depending on the genotype of the virus.
Can Mydacla 60mg Tablet interact with other medications? Mydacla 60mg Tablet can interact with several medications, including certain antiretroviral drugs, antifungal agents, and certain antibiotics.
Can Mydacla 60mg Tablet prevent the transmission of hepatitis C? Mydacla 60mg Tablet is primarily used to treat chronic HCV infection in individuals who are already infected. It is not recommended for use as a preventive measure to avoid HCV transmission.
Can I take Mydacla 60mg Tablet while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea? There are no known interactions between Mydacla 60mg Tablet and caffeine.
Can Mydacla 60mg Tablet be taken with food? Mydacla 60mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Taking it with a meal may help improve its absorption, but specific instructions may vary depending on the treatment regimen.