Hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that can lead to severe liver damage. Hepatitis C virus can cause acute and chronic hepatitis and it spreads through an infected person's blood or body fluids. Acute hepatitis is a short-term infection that occurs within six months after a person is exposed to the virus. Chronic hepatitis is a long-term illness that can continue throughout a person's life. It can lead to liver cirrhosis (scarring) and other serious problems, such as liver failure or cancer.
How is Hepatitis C transmitted? The main transmission mode of this virus is exposure to the infected blood, which happens while sharing contaminated needles, personal belongings, tattooing or piercings, etc. Unprotected sex may also cause hepatitis C infection.
What are the symptoms associated with Hepatitis C? Nausea, vomiting, fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, dark urine, pale faces, joint pain, and jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes) are the symptoms of Hepatitis C Virus infection.
Prevention is better than cure: No vaccine is available for hepatitis C. Avoiding contact with infected blood is the only way to prevent infection. You can reduce your risk of getting this disease by not sharing personal items and drug-injecting equipment. Practising safe sex by using condoms, wearing gloves while handling another person's blood.
Physical examinations, liver biopsy, blood tests, genotype tests, liver function tests, antibody tests, PCR tests, magnetic resonance elastography (MRE), transient elastography, and ultrasounds are the various diagnostic methods used to diagnose hepatitis C virus infection. Treatment options for this infection include liver transplantation and providing antiviral medications and interferon medications. Depending on the type of virus infection, stage, and overall health, your doctor will suggest the best treatment option for you. Your Physician will prescribe one or more medicines to treat hepatitis C based on the extent of liver damage, hepatitis C genotype, and your history of treatment for this condition, if any.
Hepcdac 60mg tablet is an antiviral medicine that is used for treating Hepatitis C infection. This medicine contains the active ingredient daclatasvir. Hepcdac 60mg tablet works by producing an inhibitory action on the viral RNA replication and the assembly of the virus particles.
