Sofosbuvir

Classification – Hepatitis C Medicine

What is Sofosbuvir?

An antiviral against HCV, used in combination for the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C.

Uses of Sofosbuvir

  • • Chronic Hepatitis C
  • • HCV-HIV co-infections

Working of Sofosbuvir

It inhibits viral DNA synthesis and is a prodrug that is activated in the liver.

Benefits

  • • Can be used in cirrhosis (both compensated and decompensated)
  • • Can be used in HIV co-infections
  • • In children > 3 years
  • • Post liver transplant
  • • Low resistance risk

Common Side Effects

  • • Nausea
  • • Dizziness
  • • Headache
  • • Digestive issues
  • • Tiredness
  • • Diarrhea

Serious Side Effects

  • • Severe Bradycardia (when taken with amiodarone)
  • • Causes Hepatitis B reactivation
  • • Severe liver failure
  • • Severe anemia upon use with ribavirin
  • • Depression, mood swings, and confusion

Precautions

To be used cautiously in patients

  • • Kidney disorders
  • • Liver disorder
  • • Hepatitis B co-infections – cause reactivation
  • • HIV co-infection
  • • When used in combination with ribavirin and amiodarone

Contraindications

  • • Allergy or hypersensitivity to drug components
  • • Breastfeeding mothers
  • • Pregnant women

Warning

It is a prescription drug to be taken under medical supervision only.

Important Safety and Monitoring Information

  • • Regular monitoring of hepatic functions
  • • Renal functions
  • • Cardiac functions
  • • Co-infections
  • • Neuropsychiatric adverse reactions
  • • Drug interactions – Ribavirin and Amiodarone
  • • Not to be used alone for HCV infections

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