Ingredient

Sofosbuvir

Sofosbuvir is an antiviral medication used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M262752

What does it do?

Sofosbuvir is an antiviral medication used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). It belongs to the nucleotide analog class and is included in pharmaceuticals for the purpose of inhibiting viral replication. It is mainly used in combination with other antivirals.

Sofosbuvir prevents viral replication by blocking the enzyme necessary for the virus to replicate its genetic material. This results in a reduction in the viral load in the body and helps control the infection.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

As a nucleotide analog, Sofosbuvir directly inhibits the viral RNA polymerase, unlike other antivirals. This results in a lower risk of resistance and superior therapeutic efficacy.

Medicines containing this ingredient

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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