Incivek for Hepatitis C Genotype 1

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What is Incivek used for?

Incivek is an antiviral medicine that prevents certain virus cells from multiplying in your body. Incivek is used in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin to treat hepatitis Cin adults. Incivek may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Warnings

What is Incivek (telaprevir)?

Incivek (telaprevir) is an antiviral medicine used in combination with peginterferon and ribavirin to treat Hepatitis C. Includes Incivek side effects, interactions and indications. Skip to main content Search Drugs.comClose

What are the common Incivek side effects?

Common Incivek side effects may include: tired feeling; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, altered sense of taste; rectal itching, burning, or discomfort; or mild non-progressive skin rash or itching. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

Can I take Incivek If I'm Pregnant?

FDA pregnancy category X. Incivek is given together with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin. Although Incivek is not expected to harm an unborn baby, ribavirin is known to cause birth defects or death in an unborn baby. Do not use this combination of drugs if you are pregnant, or if you are a man and your sexual partner is pregnant.

Does Incivek prevent hepatitis C infection?

It is not known if treatment with INCIVEK will prevent you from infecting another person with the hepatitis C virus during treatment or if you do not respond to treatment. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use INCIVEK for a condition for which it was not prescribed.

What Is Incivek

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Incivek Information

1. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/201917lbl.pdf
2. https://fda.report/media/80367/Incivek-Medication-Guide.pdf
3. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/postmarket-drug-safety-information-patients-and-providers/telaprevir-marketed-incivek-information