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What is Hepatitis C? It is a liver inflammation disease that is caused by the Hepatitis C virus. The condition can develop as a result of a number of factors such as heavy alcohol use, toxin, coming in contact with contaminated blood from used needles and unsterilized tattoo equipment, and so on. In fact, Hepatitis C is considered to be a significant cause of liver cancer.  Medications Used to Treat Hepatitis C 1. Mavyret This is a combination medication consisting of Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir. It prevents the Hepatitis virus from multiplying inside the body. Used to treat adults and children of 12 years or above for Hepatitis C with HCV genotype 1,2,3,5 and 6, Mavyret is usually given after the body hasn’t responded well to the initial treatments. It is taken with food 3 times a day at a stretch of 8-16 weeks, depends on the extent of the disease. The recommended daily dosage is Glaceprevir 300mg and Pibrentasvir 120mg. For 8 weeks of treatment, the cost of 168 Mavyret tablets ...

Commonly available under the brand name Sovaldi, Sofosbuvir has been categorized as a nucleotide analog inhibitor of NSB polymerase that is the primary enzyme that is responsible for mediating Hepatitis C virus RNA replication. This antiviral medication is prescribed in combination with other medications such as Ribavirin and Daclatasvir for the treatment of all genotypes of chronic Hepatitis C. The objective of this medication is to help the immune system fight the infection so that the amount of Hepatitis C virus decreases in the blood.  How is it taken? Dosage and Usage The medication is meant for oral administration. You can take it with or without food, as recommended by your doctor. For adults with chronic Hepatitis C, the daily dose is Sofosbuvir 400mg in combination with another antiviral treatment regimen. However, the dosage can be altered depending upon the extent of your disease. For children, the dosage is prescribed based on their weight.  It is crucial to take S...

Lenvatinib is recommended for treating patients with locally recurrent, progressive, metastatic, radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancer (RAI-refractory DTC), together with everolimus for advanced renal cell carcinoma and for hepatocellular carcinoma.  Here are a few important points for patients before taking Lenvatinib:- Female patients who are able to become pregnant must use an effective method of birth control while on the treatment with lenvatinib and for at least 2 weeks after its last dose. Discuss with your doctor about the birth control methods you can use during this time. Lenvatinib is taken at the same time each and every day. If a patient misses any dose, and it cannot be consumed within 12 hours, then that dose must be skipped and the next dose should be consumed at the usual time of administration. The recommended dose is lenvatinib 24 mg (two lenvatinib 10 mg capsules and one lenvatinib 4 mg capsule) orally, taken once in a day, either with or...

Well known as Venclexta, Venetoclax is a prescription medicine that is used for the treatment of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Leukemia in adults. It is an antineoplastic BCL-2 inhibitor that is prescribed alone or in combination with Azacitidine, Decitabine, or low-dose Cytarabine in patients who are 75 years or above and cannot opt for chemotherapy due to certain medical conditions.  How is it taken? Usage and Dosage It comes in tablet form that is taken orally every day with a meal. Therapy continues in cycles. Typically, it is prescribed in a small dosage for patients who have a chance of developing unbearable toxicity. The first cycle usually lasts for 5 weeks. If the body is responding well to treatment, the dosage is increased gradually. The standard dose is 400mg, which means that the patient has to take four Venetoclax 100 mg tablets each day. However, that is usually after the patient has completed the 5-weeks dose ramp-up schedule.  Precautiona...

What is Aprezo? Aprezo is a specific medication used in order to treat psoriatic arthritis, and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.  It is basically an immunosuppressive medication, which means that it functions by reducing the activity of the immune system. In the case of psoriatic arthritis, this action helps in order to reduce the inflammation and thus reduce the pain as well as swelling in your joints. In psoriatic arthritis, treatment with the help of aprezo can improve your general physical function by reducing the swelling and pain in the inflamed joints.  Aprezo has also been shown in order to improve the quality of life in patients with psoriatic arthritis.  How to take aprezo:  This psoriatic arthritis medication should be swallowed whole, not chewed or broken, with water. It should be consumed either with or without the food. Aprezo can be recommended with the other arthritis medications including: other DMARDs such as methotrexate.  steroid drugs i....

Categorized as an antitumor antibiotic, Bleomycin is a chemotherapy drug that is used to treat ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, lymphoma, melanoma, and cervical cancer. It is given intravenously or subcutaneously along with other cancer medications. Bleomycin injection is known for its antitumor activities. It can inhibit protein synthesis, cellular RNA, and synthesis of DNA to interfere with the process of cell division.  Bleomycin Uses and Dosage  Bleomycin injection is given into the vein, muscle, or subcutaneously, i.e., under the skin. The process usually takes not more than 10 minutes. In some cases, where the build-up fluid around the lungs, caused by tumors, is aimed to be controlled, the drug is administered through a chest tube.  Typically, Bleomycin injection IP 15 units and 30 units are the recommended dosage. It can vary according to your medical condition, weight, general health, etc. It is given in cycles, and each cycle lasts for 1-2 weeks, depending on...