Sofosbuvir
Description
Sofosbuvir is a medication used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It is a nucleotide analog that inhibits the HCV NS5B polymerase, a key enzyme required for viral replication. Sofosbuvir is highly effective, with cure rates exceeding 90% in most cases. It is typically administered in combination with other antiviral medications, depending on the genotype of the HCV infection and the patient‘s individual circumstances.
Associated Diseases
Did you know?
Sofosbuvir was the first drug approved by the FDA for the treatment of HCV genotype 1, the most common genotype in the United States.
