Chronic hepatitis C
Sofosbuvir efficacy has been established in subjects with HCV genotype 1, 2, … Read more
Sofosbuvir is a hepatitis C virus (HCV) nucleotide analog NS5B polymerase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection as a component of a combination antiviral treatment regimen.
Sofosbuvir efficacy has been established in subjects with HCV genotype 1, 2, 3 or 4 infection, including those with hepatocellular carcinoma meeting Milan criteria (awaiting liver transplantation) and those with HCV/HIV-1 co-infection.
The following points should be considered when initiating treatment with Sofosbuvir:
- Monotherapy of Sofosbuvir is not recommended for treatment of CHC.
- Treatment regimen and duration are dependent on both viral genotype and patient population.
- Treatment response varies based on baseline host and viral factor.
Nursing Mothers: It is not known whether Sofosbuvir and its metabolites are present in human breast milk.
Geriatric Use: Sofosbuvir was administered to 90 subjects aged 65 and over. The response rates observed for subjects over 65 years of age were similar to that of younger subjects across treatment groups. No dose adjustment of Sofosbuvir is warranted in geriatric patients.