Simeprevir is an antiviral remedy indicated for the treatment of hepatitis C along with other medicines such as Ribavirin. The mode of action of this medicine is to inhibit the growth and multiplication of the hepatitis C virus, a chronic disease, leading to an improvement in the symptoms of the disease in individuals.
Simeprevir is produced by Janssen Pharmaceutica.
Indications for Simeprevir
Simeprevir is indicated for the treatment of hepatitis C in combination with Ribavirin or Peginterferon.
How to use Simeprevir
The mode of use of Simeprevir is to take 1 capsule of 150 mg once daily with or without food for 12 weeks.
Side effects of Simeprevir
The side effects of Simeprevir may be redness in the skin, sensitivity to the sun, muscle pain, shortness of breath, nausea and itching.
Contraindications of Simeprevir
Simeprevir is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula, pregnant or breast-feeding women.
