About dasabuvir
Direct-acting antiviral for hepatitis C
Used for
- Used with other antiviral medicines to treat chronic hepatitis C genotype 1 infection.
Usual adult dose
250 mg by mouth twice daily with food, alongside the prescribed antiviral combination.
Common side effects
- Tiredness
- Nausea
- Itching
- Sleep problems
Important warnings
- Must be taken with other hepatitis C medicines, not alone.
- Not suitable for hepatitis C genotypes other than genotype 1.
- Check liver function; serious liver problems can occur, especially with advanced liver disease.
- May reactivate hepatitis B in people previously infected.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy safety is not established; combination treatment may include ribavirin, which can cause severe birth defects.
Breastfeeding
It is not known whether dasabuvir passes into breast milk; combination-treatment risks should be considered.
Interactions
- Do not use with ethinylestradiol-containing medicines, including many combined hormonal contraceptives.
- Strong enzyme-inducing medicines, such as rifampicin or carbamazepine, can reduce effectiveness.
- Some HIV medicines and cholesterol medicines interact; a medication review is important.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.