Velpatasvir
- Generic Name
- Velpatasvir
- Brand Names
- Epclusa, Vosevi
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C49H54N8O8
- CAS Number
- 1377049-84-7
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- KCU0C7RS7Z
- Background
Velpatasvir is a Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAA) medication used as part of combination therapy to treat chronic Hepatitis C, an infectious liver disease caused by infection with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). HCV is a single-stranded RNA virus that is categorized into nine distinct genotypes, with genotype 1 being the most common in the United States, and affecting...
- Indication
Velpatasvir is used in combination therapy with other antiviral medications to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infected patients with HCV genoptypes 1-6, and to treat HCV and HIV co-infected patients. Depending on the level of cirrhosis or decompensation, combination therapy can also include therapy with Ribavirin.
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- Associated Conditions
- Chronic Hepatitis C - Genotype 3, Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1, Chronic hepatitis C genotype 2, Chronic hepatitis C genotype 5, Genotype 4 Chronic Hepatitis C, Genotype 6 chronic hepatitis C infection
- Associated Therapies
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