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Sunvepra (ASUNAPREVIR)
Sunvepra (ASUNAPREVIR) is a small molecule antiviral medication. It is used to treat chronic hepatitis C, a viral infection that causes liver damage. The commercial status of Sunvepra is patented, and it is currently owned by a pharmaceutical company. Key safety considerations include its potential to interact with other medications and its effect on liver function. Sunvepra is not off-patent.
At a glance
| Generic name | ASUNAPREVIR |
|---|---|
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Infectious Disease |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
| First approval | 2014 |
Approved indications
- Chronic hepatitis C
Common side effects
Key clinical trials
- Switching Regimen in Treating Cirrhotic HCV GT1b Subjects (PHASE2)
- Early Post-marketing Study of Daclatasvir (Daklinza®) + Asunaprevir (Sunvepra®) in the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) in Adults
- Real-world Incidence Proportion of Hepatic Toxicity and All Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) in Japanese Patients Receiving Daclatasvir (DCV) Trio Therapy
- Postmarketing Surveillance of the Safety and Effectiveness of Daclatasvir and Asunaprevir for the Treatment of Chronic HCV Genotype 1B Infection in the Routine Clinical Practice in Korea
- Effectiveness and Safety of Direct-Acting Antiviral Agents for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C
- A Phase 3 Study of a Daclatasvir/Asunaprevir/BMS-791325 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) in Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 1 (PHASE3)
- Phase III China GT 1b Interferon (IFN) Intolerant Prev Exclude Dual (PHASE3)
- Short Duration Combination Therapy With Daclatasvir, Asunaprevir, BMS-791325 and Sofosbuvir in Subjects Infected With Chronic Hepatitis-C (FOURward Study) (PHASE2)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| FDA label | Mechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions |
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |