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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Epclusa (Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir)

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Generic Equivalent - Epclusa (Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir)

Strength

400mg/100mg

Prescription Required

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    Description

    EPCLUSA is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with chronic (lasting a long time) hepatitis C (Hep C) genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 infection with or without cirrhosis (compensated). In those with advanced cirrhosis (decompensated), EPCLUSA is used with ribavirin.

    Ingredients

    sofosbuvir and velpatasvir Inactive ingredients: copovidone, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.

    Cautions

    What is the most important information I should know about EPCLUSA? EPCLUSA can cause serious side effects, including: ā€¢Hepatitis B virus reactivation: Before starting EPCLUSA treatment, your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check for hepatitis B infection. If you have ever had hepatitis B, the hepatitis B virus could become active again during and after taking EPCLUSA.

    Side Effects

    ā€¢ Slow heart rate (bradycardia): EPCLUSA, when taken with amiodarone (CordaroneĀ®, NexteroneĀ®, PaceroneĀ®), a medicine used to treat certain heart problems, may cause slow heart rate. In some cases slow heart rate has led to death or the need for a pacemaker when amiodarone is taken with medicines containing sofosbuvir. Get medical help right away if you take amiodarone with EPCLUSA and get any of the following symptoms: fainting or near-fainting, dizziness or lightheadedness, not feeling well, weakness, extreme tiredness, shortness of breath, chest pains, confusion, or memory problems. The most common side effects of EPCLUSA include headache and tiredness. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.

    Product Code : 13250

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