Incivek™ (telaprevir) and Hepatitis C
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Can those co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis C begin Incivek™ combination therapy?
UPDATE: As of August 2014 Vertex announced it will discontinue selling Incivek.
There has been nothing established regarding the safety and efficacy of either Incivek™ alone or in combination therapy for the treatment of Hepatitis C genotype 1 patients co-infected with HIV.
Last Updated: July 2014
At what point would one know the Incivek™ combination therapy is not working?
When can I get a prescription for Incivek™ (telaprevir)?
Vertex Pharmaceuticals "Highlights of Prescribing Information - Incivek™" http://pi.vrtx.com/files/uspi_telaprevir.pdf. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals "Medication Guide - Incivek™" http://pi.vrtx.com/files/usmedguide_telaprevir.pdf. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals "For Patients - Helping People Get Incivek™ (telaprevir) tablets" http://www.vrtx.com/patients.html. Retrieved May 23, 2011.
Topics
- What is Incivek™ (telaprevir)?
- What is the dosage for Incivek™ (telaprevir)?
- Does the dosage and administration of Incivek™ (telaprevir) differ for various people?
- When is Incivek™ contraindicated?
- What types of adverse reactions were reported when taking Incivek™?
- Are there any other warnings one should know regarding Incivek™ combination therapy?
- At what point would one know the Incivek™ combination therapy is not working?
- Can those co-infected with HIV and Hepatitis C begin Incivek™ combination therapy?
- When can I get a prescription for Incivek™ (telaprevir)?
- How can I get assistance paying for Incivek™ (telaprevir)? Is Incivek™ covered by insurance?
