Taspiance 180mcg Injection

Description

Taspiance 180mcg Injection is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Taspiance 180mcg Injection is given as an injection by a qualified medical professional. You should continue to take it as long as your doctor advises it. The duration of treatment varies according to your need and response to treatment. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, sweating, joint pain, and flu-like symptoms. This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections. Hence, inform your doctor if you notice fever, chills, rash, trouble breathing, unusual bleeding or bruising, and dark-colored urine. Regular blood tests are required to check your blood cells along with thyroid, liver, kidney, and serum electrolytes levels. Before taking it, tell your doctor if have liver, or kidney problems or have mental illness. You must inform your doctor about mental illness, mood changes, depression, vision change, and suicidal thoughts as this medicine can worsen the situation. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Introduction

In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a serious infection of the liver that has been there for at least 6 months and still not cured. Taspiance 180mcg Injection helps treat this infection effectively. It lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life. If this infection is not treated, it can lead to severe liver damage which can cause other life-threatening problems such as liver failure or may be fatal also. In Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection Taspiance 180mcg Injection helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HCV infection. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.

Benefits

Taspiance 180mcg Injection modulates the body's immune system.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Taspiance 180mcg Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Taspiance 180mcg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Taspiance 180mcg Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Taspiance 180mcg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Patients may develop dizziness, confusion, somnolence, and fatigue while on Taspiance 180mcg Injection and should be cautioned to avoid driving. - Kidney : CAUTION - Taspiance 180mcg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Taspiance 180mcg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Taspiance 180mcg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Taspiance 180mcg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Regular monitoring of liver function tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.