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sofosbuvir/velpatasvir

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Also known as sofosbuvir / velpatasvir, Epclusa, Sofosvel, Velasof, Velpanat

Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, sold under the brand name Epclusa among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of hepatitis C in adults. It combines sofosbuvir and velpatasvir. It is more than 90% effective for hepatitis C genotypes one through six. It also works for hepatitis C in those who also have cirrhosis or HIV/AIDS. It is taken by mouth.

Medication

Brand names
Epclusa
Drug class
Antivirals for treatment of HCV infections
Active ingredients
sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, sofosbuvir / velpatasvir
Dosage form
Oral Tablet, Oral Pellet
Sources: openFDA · RxNorm (NLM). Not medical advice.

Wikidata facts

Has part
velpatasvir
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medical condition treated
hepatitis C
has active ingredient
sofosbuvir
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Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir, sold under the brand name Epclusa among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication for the treatment of hepatitis C in adults. It combines sofosbuvir and velpatasvir. It is more than 90% effective for hepatitis C genotypes one through six. It also works for hepatitis C in those who also have cirrhosis or HIV/AIDS. It is taken by mouth.

In March 2020, sofosbuvir/velpatasvir was approved for use in the United States to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV) in children ages six years and older or weighing at least 37 pounds (17 kilograms) with any of the six HCV genotypes—or strains—without cirrhosis (liver disease) or with mild cirrhosis. Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir in combination with ribavirin is indicated for the treatment of children six years and older or weighing at least 37 pounds with severe cirrhosis.

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