Copegus
Developed to mitigate chronic hepatitis C proliferation to support liver function during combined antiviral protocols.
- Categories
- Antivirals · Hepatitis Treatment
- Active ingredient
- Ribavirin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 200mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Copegus, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Copegus vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Copegus details
- Condition
- Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
- Alternative names
- ribavirin
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog
- Pharmacological class
- Hepatitis C Antiviral Adjunct
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; fatigue
- Moderate side effects
- haemolytic anaemia; insomnia; rash
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Didanosine; Zidovudine
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children over three years and adults in combined therapy.
Contraindications
pregnancy; haemoglobinopathies; severe renal impairment; male partners of pregnant women
Serious side effects
severe haemolytic anaemia, requires immediate medical attention; severe psychiatric disorders, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
developed to mitigate chronic hepatitis C proliferation to support liver function during combined antiviral protocols.
Mechanism of action
Interferes with viral RNA synthesis and messenger RNA translation, inhibiting replication of the hepatitis C virus.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category X: Extremely teratogenic. Avoid pregnancy during and for six months after treatment. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Copegus is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Roche.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Ribavirin is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.