What new hepatitis C treatments are there?

As a doctor, I can tell you that new treatments for hepatitis C have been developed in recent years that offer improved efficacy and tolerability compared to previous regimens.These treatments are usually direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) that target specific viral proteins and have been shown to cure the majority of patients with HCV infection. S

Some examples of DAAs include sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, daclatasvir, ledipasvir, elbasvir and grazoprevir.

These drugs are usually taken orally and the duration of treatment varies from 8 to 24 weeks depending on the specific genotype of the HCV virus and other patient factors.

Dr. Michael Dodd

As a nurse, I can add that these new treatments have been a major improvement in the management of hepatitis C, allowing for shorter treatment times and fewer side effects compared to previous treatment regimens.

It’s important to note that not all patients with HCV will be candidates for these treatments and that monitoring for potential side effects and drug interactions is still necessary. I

t’s also important for patients to continue to take precautions to prevent transmission of the virus, such as using barrier protection during sexual activity and not sharing personal items such as razors or toothbrushes that may have come into contact with the patient’s blood.

Kris Miller R.N.