Does Sovaldi cure hep C?
Does Sovaldi cure hep C?
Official Answer. Yes, Sovaldi does cure hepatitis C in most people when it is used in combination with at least one other hepatitis C treatment. A cure is defined as a sustained virologic response (SVR) for a certain period (usually 12 weeks) and is usually written as SVR12.
How is Sovaldi administered?
The recommended dosage of SOVALDI is one 400 mg tablet, taken orally, once daily with or without food [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Administer SOVALDI in combination with ribavirin or in combination with pegylated interferon and ribavirin for the treatment of HCV.
Is Sovaldi generic?
Sovaldi generic Sovaldi is available only as a brand-name medication. It’s not currently available in generic form. Sovaldi contains the active drug sofosbuvir.
Is Sofosbuvir a protease inhibitor?
Sofosbuvir (Sovaldi) Sofosbuvir is a NS5B polymerase inhibitor that results in suppression of HCV replication and interrupts HCV life cycle.
What should I know about Sovaldi before taking it?
Sovaldi is sometimes used in people who also have HIV, or people who have liver cancer and are going to have a liver transplant. This medicine is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS. If you have ever had hepatitis B, Sovaldi can cause this condition to come back or get worse. You will need frequent blood tests to check your liver function.
How is Sovaldi used to treat hepatitis C?
Sovaldi is used in combination with other medications to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults and children who are at least 3 years old. Sovaldi treats specific genotypes of hepatitis C, and only in certain people. Use only the medications prescribed for you. Do not share your medicine with other people.
What is the difference between Sovaldi and sofosbuvir?
Sofosbuvir is usually given with ribavirin, with or without peginterferon alfa. Sovaldi is sometimes used in people who also have HIV, or people who have liver cancer and are going to have a liver transplant. This medicine is not a treatment for HIV or AIDS.
Can you take ribavirin and Sovaldi together?
Do not use Sovaldi with ribavirin if you are pregnant, or if you are a man and your female sexual partner is pregnant. Use at least 2 effective forms of non-hormonal birth control while using these medicines together and for at least 6 months after treatment ends.
