TELAPREVIR

Overview

TELAPREVIR is a Schedule H drug.
Telaprevir is a prescription medication used to treat chronic hepatitis C. Telaprevir is used in combination with other medications.Telaprevir belongs to a group of drugs called protease inhibitors, which stop the hepatitis C virus from reproducing.This medication is no longer available in the US.

Usage

TELAPREVIR is generally used to treat: Hepatitis C
TELAPREVIR can address symptoms like: Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Fever, Joint Pain, Body Pain, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Right Side Upper Abdomen Pain

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

TELAPREVIR is generally taken With Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

  • You should not use Telaprevir,if you are allergic to it.
  • You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.
  • Do not take St John’s wort with telaprevir. This medicine may not work as well.
  • Do not use a hormone-related kind of birth control. Use telaprevir as ordered by your doctor.
  • Take telaprevir at the same time of day.Keep taking telaprevir as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
  • Take with a high-fat meal.
  • Swallow whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
  • Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
  • Do not use 2 doses or extra doses.

Common Side-Effects

TELAPREVIR : Diarrhoea, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Loose Motion, Chills, Cough, Fever, Pale Skin, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness)

Serious Side-Effects

TELAPREVIR : Mouth Ulcer, Anemia, Gums Bleeding, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Pain With Urination, Lower Back Pain, Joint Pain, Feet Swelling, Shortness Of Breath, Easy Bleeding, Difficulty Breathing, Anus Swelling

Rare Side-Effects

TELAPREVIR : Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Drowsiness, Eyes Eye Irritation, Eyes Redness, Weight Gain, Face Swelling, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Right Side Upper Abdomen Pain

Technical Classification

TELAPREVIR is categorized as: PROTEASE INHIBITORS / ANTIVIRAL AGENTS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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