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glecaprevir/pibrentasvir — Definition
Glekaprevir/Pibrentasvir / glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
Glekaprevir and pibrentasvir are the combination of two antiviral drugs used in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV). Glekaprevir is an NS3/4A protease inhibitor, pibrentasvir is an NS5A inhibitor; these mechanisms block the reapplication of the virus. It is often effective against all HCV genotypes, including genotype 1-6, and is often applied as a regime without ribavirin. Clinical studies have shown high persistent virological response (SVR) rates in patients with particularly companse cirrhosis or cirrhosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Glekaprevir/Pibrentasvir?
Glekaprevir/Pibrentasvir; glekaprevir and pibrentasvir are the combination of two antiviral drugs used in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV). Glekaprevir is an NS3/4A protease inhibitor, pibrentasvir is an NS5A inhibitor; these mechanisms block the reapplication of the virus. It is often effective against all HCV genotypes, including genotype 1-6, and is often applied as a regime without ribavirin. Clinical studies have shown high persistent virological response (SVR) rates in patients with particularly companse cirrhosis or cirrhosis.
❓ What is glecaprevir/pibrentasvir in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "glecaprevir/pibrentasvir" is Glekaprevir/Pibrentasvir.
❓ Which medical field is Glekaprevir/Pibrentasvir related to?
This term belongs to the Drugs category.