Hepcludex TM
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Active ingredients: bulevirtide
Pack: Hepcludex 2 mg powder for injection, 30 vials
Brand name
(ARTG)
: HEPCLUDEX bulevirtide (as acetate) 2 mg powder for injection vialDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
HEPCLUDEX is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults with compensated liver disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Subcutaneous
- White to off-white, lyophilized powder
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 Vials pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient bulevirtide
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.
- You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems.
- For more information on the Black Triangle Scheme and how to report side effects, see www.tga.gov.au/black-triangle-scheme
