0

Home > Drug Category > Hepatitis Medications > Epclusa and Equivalent

Epclusa Information

Epclusa (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir) is used to treat chronic hepatitis C. Hepatitis C affects the liver, causing inflammation, damage, and sometimes liver cancer. Epclusa is used to treat adults and children older than three years old. Epclusa is a combination medicine containing Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir. Nucleotide polymerase inhibitors like Sofosbuvir work by decreasing the amount of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in the body. Antiviral medications like Velpatasvir work by stopping the growth of the virus that causes the spread of hepatitis C in the body.

Epclusa Side Effects

The most common side effects of Epclusa may include dizziness, headache, nausea, and insomnia. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects, such as:
• Chest pain or pressure;
• Confusion;
• Fatigue;
• Memory problems;
• Signs of an allergic reaction, such as rash, breathing difficulties, itching or swelling of the face, tongue, or throat

Epclusa Precautions

Do not use Epclusa if you are allergic to Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, or other ingredients in this medication. Before you start using this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history, including if you have diabetes, hepatitis B, kidney disease, liver problems, think you may be pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or are planning to breastfeed. Tell your doctor about all your medications, including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements, and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Epclusa and other medications, such as amiodarone, antacids, carbamazepine, rifabutin, atorvastatin, St. John’s wort, etc. Do not use Epclusa if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant without informing your doctor. Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir may harm an unborn baby. Females who take Epclusa in combination with ribavirin should avoid getting pregnant during treatment and for six months after stopping treatment. Males and females who take Epclusa with ribavirin should use effective birth control. Ribavirin can harm the unborn baby if the mother or father uses the drug. Do not use Epclusa while breastfeeding without talking to your doctor. It is unknown if Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir passes into breast milk or if it may harm a nursing infant. Do not give this drug to children below three years without talking to your doctor.

Use your medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Epclusa comes in tablets. Take this drug by mouth, with or without food, as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this drug without informing your doctor. Your hepatitis C may become harder to treat with antiviral medicine if you stop taking the drug suddenly. If you take an antacid, do not take it for at least 4 hours after you have taken your dose of Epclusa with food. Using this medicine will not prevent the disease from spreading. Do not have unprotected sex or share razors or toothbrushes. Talk with your doctor about safe ways to prevent HCV transmission during sex. Store Epclusa at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.

Do I need a prescription to order Epclusa?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Epclusa.