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Elbasvir-GrazoprevirPronounced"ELB-as-vir/graz-OH-pre-vir" Common brand names:Zepatier UsesThis medication is used to treat chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Elbasvir and grazoprevir work by reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body, which helps your immune system fight the infection and may help your liver recover. This product may also be used with certain other medications (such as ribavirin). Chronic hepatitis C infection can cause serious liver problems such as scarring (cirrhosis) or liver cancer. It is not known if this treatment can prevent you from passing the virus to others. Do not share needles, and practice "safer sex" (including the use of latex condoms) to lower the risk of passing the virus to others. How to Use This MedicationRead the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start taking this product and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Remove one dose from the original package just before taking. Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. This product works best when the amount of drug in your body is kept at a constant level. Take this product at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Continue to take this product for the full length of time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a short time. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. |