Daclatasvir Benefits & Uses

Daclatasvir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Daclatasvir Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with sofosbuvir 400 mg once daily
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with sofosbuvir 400 mg once daily

Daclatasvir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Daclatasvir is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Fatigue
Headache
Insomnia
Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Diarrhoea

Daclatasvir Related Warnings

Is the use of Daclatasvir safe for pregnant women?

Daclatasvir has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Daclatasvir without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Daclatasvir safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Daclatasvir. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Daclatasvir on the Kidneys?

Daclatasvir does not damage the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Daclatasvir on the Liver?

Daclatasvir is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Daclatasvir on the Heart?

Daclatasvir is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Daclatasvir with Other Drugs

Daclatasvir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenobarbital

Dexamethasone

Clarithromycin

Carbamazepine

Moderate

Ciprofloxacin

Atorvastatin

Daclatasvir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Daclatasvir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hepatitis B
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Daclatasvir

Is this Daclatasvir habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Daclatasvir.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Daclatasvir, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Daclatasvir can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Daclatasvir should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Daclatasvir cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Daclatasvir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Daclatasvir

Taking Daclatasvir with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Daclatasvir

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Daclatasvir with alcohol.

Unknown