Generic name:telaprevir [ tel-A-pre-vir ]
Drug class:Protease inhibitors
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 11, 2022.
What is Incivek?
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 C in adults.
Incivek may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Incivek must be used in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin.
Do not use this combination of drugs if you are pregnant, or if you are a man and your sexual partner is pregnant.
Incivek with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin may cause a life-threatening skin reaction. Stop taking these medicines and call your doctor right away if you have a skin rash with other symptoms such as: fever, swelling in your face, redness in your eyes, mouth ulcers, skin sores, or blistering and peeling.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Incivek if you are allergic to telaprevir.
Incivek be used in combination with peginterferon alfa and ribavirin. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medicine you take. In some cases, you may not be able to use this drug combination.
To make sure Incivek is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
liver problems other than hepatitis C (including hepatitis B);
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
anemia (lack of red blood cells);
HIV or AIDS;
a history of gout;
if you have had an organ transplant; or
if you have ever used medicine to treat hepatitis in the past and it did not work.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with Incivek. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the followi...
