Generic name:glecaprevir and pibrentasvir [ glec-A-pre-vir-and-pi-BRENT-as-vir ]
Drug class:Antiviral combinations
What is Mavyret?
Mavyret contains a combination of glecaprevir and pibrentasvir. Glecaprevir and pibrentasvir are antiviral medications that prevent hepatitis C virus (HCV) from multiplying in your body.
Mavyret is used to treat chronic hepatitis C in people with HCV genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6.
Mavyret is usually given after other medicines have been tried without success.
Warnings
You should not use Mavyret if you have severe liver disease, or if you also take atazanavir or rifampin.
If you've ever had hepatitis B, it may become active or get worse after you stop using Mavyret. You may need frequent liver function tests for several months.Before taking this medicine
You should not use Mavyret if you are allergic to glecaprevir or pibrentasvir, or if:
you have liver disease; or
you also take atazanavir or rifampin.
To make sure Mavyret is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
hepatitis B;
liver problems other than hepatitis;
a liver or kidney transplant;
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus); or
an opioid addiction or past use of injected drugs.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Mavyret should not be given to a child younger than 3 years old,
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