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HEPATITIS C

Hepatitis C can be transmitted through blood transfusions, organ transplants, percutaneous (especially IV drug use), sexual or perinatal route.

It has an incubation period of 14-180 days.

Goal of treatment is to prevent progression to chronic hepatitis C through antiviral treatment of acute hepatitis C. Also, it aims to prevent occurrence of liver-related complications through antiviral treatment of chronic hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C Drug Information

Drug Information

Indication: In combination w/ other medicines for chronic hepatitis C in adults.

Indication: In combination w/ other medicinal products for chronic hepatitis C (CHC) in adults.

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