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Any Medicine For Liver Damage Caused By Hep C?

We live in Vancouver B.C. My son has Hep.C known for 11years.His liver is damaged but he keeps going .We were excited to hear of the new drug that his specialist thinks this is right for him.The drug is approved in Canada.$1000 a pill not sure if our B.C. plan will make it available.Any ideas Anne.
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Hi thanks for asking question.
The many latest drug available for treating hepatitis c.
Among them zepatier is latest drug containing elbasvir and grazoprevir combination.
Other drugs are daclatasvir, ritonavir and pegylated interferone alpha.
These drug usually taken for 12 week.
During treatment blood test done at regular interval to check it is effective or not.
If virus load not decreasing after taking drug then it is stopped.
Usually combination drugs are useful.
According to various study drugs show cure in approx. 80 to 90 percent cases.
These drugs very costly
I hope I have solve your query.
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Any Medicine For Liver Damage Caused By Hep C?

Hi thanks for asking question. The many latest drug available for treating hepatitis c. Among them zepatier is latest drug containing elbasvir and grazoprevir combination. Other drugs are daclatasvir, ritonavir and pegylated interferone alpha. These drug usually taken for 12 week. During treatment blood test done at regular interval to check it is effective or not. If virus load not decreasing after taking drug then it is stopped. Usually combination drugs are useful. According to various study drugs show cure in approx. 80 to 90 percent cases. These drugs very costly I hope I have solve your query.