How Do Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Agents Work?

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How They Work
- HOW DO HEPATITIS B/HEPATITIS C AGENTS WORK?
Uses
- HOW ARE HEPATITIS B/HEPATITIS C AGENTS USED?
Side Effects
- WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS OF HEPATITIS B/HEPATITIS C AGENTS?
Drug Names
- WHAT ARE NAMES OF HEPATITIS B/HEPATITIS C AGENTS?

HOW DO HEPATITIS B/HEPATITIS C AGENTS WORK?

Hepatitis B/hepatitis C agents are medications used for treating infection caused by hepatitis B and C viruses.

Hepatitis B/hepatitis C agents may work against hepatitis viruses by:

Integrating into the growing viral RNA chain and terminating its multiplication
Enhancing the immune response and killing the virus through a mechanism called phagocytosis
Binding to the NS5B enzymes of the virus to alter their structure, thereby limiting viral replication

HOW ARE HEPATITIS B/HEPATITIS C AGENTS USED?

Hepatitis B/hepatitis C agents are used for treating:

Chronic hepatitis C infection
Chronic hepatitis B infection
HIV infection

WHAT ARE SIDE EFFECTS OF HEPATITIS B/HEPATITIS C AGENTS?

Hepatitis B/hepatitis C agents may cause the following side effects:

Fatigue
Nausea
Itching
Skin reactions
Insomnia
Liver failure
Headache
Diarrhea
Muscle pain
Joint pain
Depression
Dizziness
Abdominal pain
Rash
Irritability
Decreased appetite
Shortness of breath
Memory impairment
Decreased weight
Dry skin
Blurred vision
Eczema
Acne
Indigestion

The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible side effects, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. Check with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure these drugs do not cause any harm when you take them along with other medicines. Never stop taking your medication and never change your dose or frequency without consulting your doctor.