Olysio (Simeprevir)
Galexos
150mg Capsule
Prescription required. Can not be split. Product of Canada. Shipped from Canada. Olysio is also marketed internationally under the name Galexos.
To comply with Canadian International Pharmacy Association regulations you are permitted to order a 3-month supply or the closest package size available based on your personal prescription. read more
Simeprevir Information
(sim e' pre vir)
You may already be infected with hepatitis B (a virus that infects the liver and may cause severe liver damage) but not have any symptoms of the disease. In this case, taking simeprevir may increase the risk that your infection will become more serious or life-threatening and you will develop symptoms. Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had a hepatitis B virus infection. Your doctor will order a blood test to see if you have or have ever had hepatitis B infection. Your doctor will also monitor you for signs of hepatitis B infection during and for several months after your treatment. If necessary, your doctor may give you medication to treat this infection before and during your treatment with simeprevir. If you experience any of the following symptoms during or after your treatment, call your doctor immediately: excessive tiredness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, loss of appetite, nausea or vomiting, pale stools, stomach pain, or dark urine. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor may order certain tests before, during, and after your treatment to check your body's response to simeprevir. Talk to your doctor about the risk(s) of taking simeprevir.-
Before taking simeprevir,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to simeprevir, sulfa drugs, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in simeprevir capsules. Ask your pharmacist or check the manufacturer's patient information for a list of the ingredients.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention any of the following: certain antifungal medications such as fluconazole (Diflucan), itraconazole (Onmel, Sporanox), ketoconazole, posaconazole (Noxafil), or voriconazole (Vfend); calcium channel blockers such as amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Tiazac), felodipine, nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), nisoldipine (Sular), or verapamil (Calan, Verelan, others); certain medications for high cholesterol such as atorvastatin (Lipitor, in Caduet), lovastatin (Altoprev), pitavastatin (Livalo), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor), or simvastatin (Flolipid, Zocor, in Vytorin); cisapride (Propulsid) (not available in the U.S.); clarithromycin (Biaxin, in Prevpac); medications containing cobicistat (Stribild); erythromycin (E.E.S., Eryc, Ery-tab, others), certain medications for HIV such as atazanavir (Reyataz), darunavir (Prezista), delavirdine (Rescriptor), efavirenz (Sustiva), etravirine (Intelence), fosamprenavir (Lexiva), indinavir (Crixivan), lopinavir (Kaletra), nelfinavir (Viracept), nevirapine (Viramune), ritonavir (Norvir), saquinavir (Invirase), or tipranavir (Aptivus); certain medications for irregular heartbeat such as amiodarone (Nexterone, Pacerone), disopyramide (Norpace), flecainide (Tambocor), mexiletine , propafenone (Rythmol SR), or quinidine (in Nuedexta); cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune); dexamethasone; digoxin (Lanoxin); ledipasvir (Harvoni); midazolam taken by mouth; rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane, in Rifamate, in Rifater); rifapentine (Priftin); certain medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol), oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), phenobarbital, or phenytoin (Dilantin, Phenytek); sildenafil (only Revatio brand used for lung disease); sirolimus (Rapamune); tacrolimus (Prograf); tadalafil (only Adcirca brand used for lung disease); telithromycin (Ketek); triazolam (Halcion) taken by mouth; vardenafil (Levitra, Staxyn), or warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. Many other medications may also interact with simeprevir, so be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking, even those that do not appear on this list.
- tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially milk thistle or St. John's wort. You should not take milk thistle or St. John's wort during your treatment with simeprevir.
- tell your doctor if you have had a liver transplant, if you are receiving phototherapy, if you are of East Asian descent, and if you have or have ever had any type of liver disease other than hepatitis C.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or can possibly become pregnant. If you are male, tell your doctor if your partner is pregnant, plans to become pregnant, or can possibly become pregnant. Simeprevir must be taken with ribavirin which can seriously harm the fetus. You must use two methods of birth control to prevent pregnancy in you or your partner during treatment with these medications and for 6 months after your treatment. Talk to your doctor about which methods you should use; hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, implants, rings, or injections) may not work well in women who are taking these medications. You or your partner must be tested for pregnancy prior to treatment, every month during your treatment, and for 6 months after your treatment. If you or your partner becomes pregnant while taking these medications, call your doctor immediately.
- tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen during your treatment with simeprevir. Also avoid the use of tanning beds, sunlamps, or other types of light therapy during your treatment. Simeprevir may make your skin sensitive to sunlight. Call your doctor right away if you experience a severe sunburn or burning, redness, swelling, blisters on your skin, or red or inflamed eyes.
- itching
- nausea
- muscle pain
- difficulty breathing
- rash
- mouth sores or ulcers
- red or swollen eyes ("pink eye")
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute professional medical advice. Patients should not use the information presented on this page for diagnosing a health-related issue or disease. Before taking any medication or supplements, patients should always consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional for medical advice or information about whether a drug is safe, appropriate or effective.