Chronic Hepatitis C
Treatment of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is now a completely curable disease in the vast majority of patients, thanks to modern antiviral medicines.
Current Standard Treatment:
Today, Hepatitis C is treated with oral Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAA) medicines. These are:
- Injection-free
- Highly effective
- Very well tolerated
- Short-duration treatments
Treatment Duration:
Most patients require 8–12 weeks of oral therapy.
Duration depends on:
- Virus genotype
- Liver condition (with or without cirrhosis)
- Previous treatment history
Commonly Used Medicines:
Modern combinations may include:
- Sofosbuvir
- Velpatasvir
- Ledipasvir
- DaclatasvirGlecaprevir–Pibrentasvir
Your doctor will choose the most appropriate combination based on your reports.
Success Rate:
More than 95–99% cure rate.
Effective even in:
- Patients with cirrhosis
- Previously treated or failed cases
- Elderly patients
Side Effects:
- Minimal and mild (if any)
- Occasional fatigue or headache
- No injections, no interferon, no major lifestyle disruption
Who Should Be Treated?
All patients with Hepatitis C should be treated
Early treatment prevents:
- Liver cirrhosis
- Liver cancer
- Liver failure
Important Message:
Early diagnosis and timely treatment can completely eliminate Hepatitis C from the body and restore a healthy life.
Consult a specialist for proper evaluation and personalized treatment planning.