Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir
Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir is a medication used in the treatment of hepatitis C. It is a combination of two antiviral drugs, ledipasvir and sofosbuvir. The medication is taken orally, and it is available under the brand name Harvoni.
Mechanism of Action[edit | edit source]
Ledipasvir is an NS5A inhibitor, which means it blocks a protein that the hepatitis C virus needs to replicate. Sofosbuvir is a nucleotide analogue that inhibits the NS5B polymerase, another protein necessary for the virus to reproduce.
Uses[edit | edit source]
Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir is used to treat chronic hepatitis C infection. It is effective against genotypes 1, 4, 5, and 6 of the virus. The medication is typically used in combination with other antiviral drugs.
Side Effects[edit | edit source]
Common side effects of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir include fatigue, headache, and nausea. More serious side effects can include a slow heart rate and reactivation of hepatitis B in those who have previously been infected with this virus.
History[edit | edit source]
Ledipasvir and sofosbuvir was approved for medical use in the United States in 2014. It was developed by Gilead Sciences, and it is marketed under the brand name Harvoni.
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