Hepatitis C virus: Here comes all-oral treatment

Treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is evolving rapidly. The approval in 2013 of two new direct-acting antivirals—sofosbuvir (a polymerase inhibitor) and simeprevir (a second-generation protease inhibitor)—opens the door for an all-oral regimen, potentially avoiding interferon and its harsh side effects. Other direct-acting antivirals are under development.
Source: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Authors: Tags: Current Drug Therapy Source Type: research