Sofosbuvir plus daclatasvir with or without ribavirin in 551 patients with hepatitis C-related cirrhosis, genotype 4.

Author: El-AminH, El-KhayatH, FouadY, KamalE M, MaherM, MohamedH I, RiskA

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BACKGROUND: The Daclatasvir and Sofosbuvir combination therapy (SOF/DCV) has shown efficacy in patients with chronic hepatitis C in clinical trials. AIM: To investigate the efficacy and safety of SOF/DCV for treatment of patients with hepatitis C-related liver cirrhosis genotype 4. METHODS: Multic...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.14482

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

A Hopeful Oasis in the Desert of Hepatitis C Treatment

The field of [hepatitis C treatment] is like a vast desert, where the search for effective and safe treatments has long been a challenge. This study investigates the efficacy and safety of a combination therapy, [SOF/DCV], in patients with [hepatitis C-related liver cirrhosis genotype 4]. The researchers embarked on a [multicenter study] involving 551 patients, including both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced individuals.

A Promising New Direction: High Sustained Virological Response Rates

The results, like a well-stocked oasis, offer a glimmer of hope. The study found high [sustained virological response (SVR12)] rates in both treatment-naive and treatment-experienced patients, suggesting that SOF/DCV could be a valuable tool for combating hepatitis C-related liver cirrhosis genotype 4.

Navigating the Desert: Managing Side Effects

While the study reveals the potential of SOF/DCV, it also underscores the need to carefully navigate the desert of potential side effects. The most common side effects included [anemia], [fatigue], [headache], and [pruritus], while more serious side effects, including [HCC] and [hepatic encephalopathy], were observed mainly in patients with advanced cirrhosis.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

This study offers a beacon of hope in the desert of hepatitis C treatment. The combination therapy, SOF/DCV, demonstrates promising efficacy and safety in treating patients with hepatitis C-related liver cirrhosis genotype 4. While side effects must be carefully monitored, this research represents a significant step forward in managing this challenging disease.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2019-03-12
  2. Date Revised 2021-12-04
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

29314146

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1111/apt.14482

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