Daclatasvir
Classification: Hepatitis C Medicine
What is Daclatasvir?
It is a Hepatitis C medicine used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
How does it work?
- It causes conformational changes in viral cell structure.
- It inhibits viral cell replication and assembly.
Uses of Daclatasvir
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Against HCV strains -1-3 and others
- HCV infections – it is used in combination, not to be used alone.
How does Daclatasvir work?
- NA5A protein inhibition
- It inhibits viral replication, assembly, and release
- Blocks new viral cell formation
Benefits
- Rapidly reduces viral load
- Well tolerated, fewer side effects
- Shorter treatment duration
- Broad spectrum of activity (genotypes 1-3)
- Safe in HIV co-infections
- Can be used in compensated cirrhosis
- Can be used post-liver transplant
- Less risk of the development of resistance
Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Digestive issues
- Tiredness
- Diarrhea
Severe Side Effects
- Severe fall in RBC count when used with Ribavirin
- Anxiety, confusion
- Elevated liver enzymes, or hepatic decompensating in advanced-stage liver disorder
- Low heart rate when used with Amiodarone
Precautions
To be used cautiously in patients –
- Heart disorder
- Decompensated liver cirrhosis
- HIV co-infections
- Drug interactions
Contraindications
- Not to be used if any previous allergy or hypersensitivity to Daclatasvir, or any excipients
- Breastfeeding mothers
- Pregnant women
Warning
To be taken when prescribed under the supervision of a specialist.
Important Safety and Monitoring Information
- Regular monitoring of hepatic functions
- Renal functions
- Cardiac functions
- Co-infections
Drug interactions – Ribavarin and Amiodarone
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