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Suggest Medication For Chronic Hepatitis C

hi doctor my name is mubeen akhter i am suffering in hepatitas .c for last 3 years, iam very worry about it please sugggest me about my health .now i am using carduus mariuanus and chielidonium both medicines are homeopethic. please tell me the medicines i am waiting of your early act.
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.

Before starting the treatment for Hepatitis C, the following tests are to be done -

1. HCV genotype
2. HCV RNA quantitative test
3. Liver function test

The conventional treatment includes Injection pegylated interferon once weekly and C.Ribavirin daily. The duration of the treatment depends on the response and the genotype.

A newer and effective medication Sofusbuvir has been approved by the FDA recently.

All these are to be taken under medical supervision only. So consult your gastroenterologist to discuss about these treatment options.

Since you are at the risk of developing liver cancer periodic follow up should be done with Ultrasound scan of the abdomen and serum alpha fetoprotein.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards.
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Suggest Medication For Chronic Hepatitis C

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. Before starting the treatment for Hepatitis C, the following tests are to be done - 1. HCV genotype 2. HCV RNA quantitative test 3. Liver function test The conventional treatment includes Injection pegylated interferon once weekly and C.Ribavirin daily. The duration of the treatment depends on the response and the genotype. A newer and effective medication Sofusbuvir has been approved by the FDA recently. All these are to be taken under medical supervision only. So consult your gastroenterologist to discuss about these treatment options. Since you are at the risk of developing liver cancer periodic follow up should be done with Ultrasound scan of the abdomen and serum alpha fetoprotein. I hope that answers your question. Regards.