Glecaprevir, Pibrentasvir
Brand and Other Names:
Mavyret
Mechanism of Action:
MAVYRET is a fixed-dose combination of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir, which are direct-acting antiviral agents against the hepatitis C virus
Indications:
MAVYRET is a fixed-dose combination of glecaprevir, a hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor, and pibrentasvir, an HCV NS5A inhibitor, and is indicated for the treatment of patients with chronic HCV genotype (GT) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 infection without cirrhosis and with compensated cirrhosis
(Child-Pugh A). MAVYRET is also indicated for the treatment of adult patients with HCV genotype 1 infection, who previously have been treated with a regimen containing an HCV NS5A inhibitor or an NS3/4A protease inhibitor, but not both.
Route:
Oral
Dose:
• Testing Prior to the Initiation of Therapy: Test all patients for HBV infection by measuring HBsAg and anti-HBc.
• Recommended dosage: Three tablets (total daily dose: glecaprevir 300 mg and pibrentasvir 120 mg) taken orally once daily with food. See package insert for complete information.
Adverse Reactions:
In subjects receiving MAVYRET, the most commonly reported adverse reactions (greater than 10%) are headache and fatigue.
Contraindication:
• Patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C).
• Coadministration with atazanavir and rifampin.
Warnings and Precautions:
Risk of Hepatitis B Virus Reactivation: Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection before initiation of HCV treatment. Monitor
HCV/HBV coinfected patients for HBV reactivation and hepatitis flare during HCV treatment and post-treatment follow-up. Initiate appropriate patient
management for HBV infection as clinically indicated.
See package insert for full prescribing information.