Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir
tablet
- 400mg/100mg/100mg
Chronic Hepatitis C (HCV) Virus Infection
Indicated for genotype 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 previously treated with NS5A inhibitor-containing regimen
Indicated for genotype 1a or 3 previously treated with a sofosbuvir-containing regimen without NS5A inhibitor
1 tablet (sofosbuvir 400 mg/velpatasvir 100 mg/voxilaprevir 100 mg) PO qDay for 12 weeks
Dosage Modifications
Hepatic impairment
- Mild (Child-Pugh A): No dosage adjustment required
- Moderate or severe (Child-Pugh B or C): Not recommended owing to higher voxilaprevir exposure
Renal impairment
- Mild, moderate, or severe, including ESRD requiring dialysis: No dosage adjustment recommended
Dosing Considerations
Test all patients for evidence of current or prior hepatits B virus (HBV) infection by measuring hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) before initiating (see Black Box Warnings)
Safety and efficacy not established
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results
Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
Contraindicated (2)
- etravirine
etravirine will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Contraindicated.
Serious - Use Alternative (56)
- abametapir
abametapir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP2B6 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.
abametapir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.
abametapir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.
abametapir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP1A2 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir. - alpelisib
velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of alpelisib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of alpelisib (BCRP substrate) with a BCRP inhibitor may increase alpelisib concentration, which may increase the risk of toxicities. If unable to avoid or use alternant drugs, closely monitor for increased adverse reactions.
- amiodarone
sofosbuvir increases toxicity of amiodarone by unknown mechanism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Postmarketing reports describe bradycardia resulting in death or pacemaker insertion when amiodarone was coadministered with sofosbuvir in combination with another direct acting antiviral. Patients also taking beta blockers (7 of 9 of the postmarketing reports), or those with underlying cardiac comorbidities and/or advanced liver disease may be at increased risk for symptomatic bradycardia with coadministration of amiodarone. If coadministration is required, cardiac monitoring in an inpatient setting for the first 48 hr of coadministration is recommended, after which outpatient or self-monitoring of the heart rate should occur on a daily basis through at least the first 2 weeks of treatment.
- apalutamide
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed. - atazanavir
atazanavir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- bosentan
bosentan will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- bosentan
bosentan will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Contraindicated.
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - clarithromycin
clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- colchicine
velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of colchicine by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid use of colchicine with P-gp inhibitors. If coadministration is necessary, decrease colchicine dose or frequency as recommended in prescribing information. Use of any colchicine product in conjunction with P-gp inhibitors is contraindicated in patients with renal or hepatic impairment.
- dabrafenib
dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- darolutamide
darolutamide will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).
- efavirenz
efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- eliglustat
eliglustat increases levels of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Monitor therapeutic drug concentrations, as indicated, or consider reducing the dosage of the P-gp substrate and titrate to clinical effect.
- dabrafenib
dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- efavirenz
efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- enzalutamide
enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - erdafitinib
erdafitinib will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If coadministration unavoidable, separate administration by at least 6 hr before or after administration of P-gp substrates with narrow therapeutic index.
- fexinidazole
fexinidazole will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration may decrease plasma concentrations of CYP2B6 substrates owing to fexinidazole inducing CYP2B6.
fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates. - fexinidazole
fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
- fosphenytoin
fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect - fostemsavir
fostemsavir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fostemsavir inhibits OATP1B1/3 and BCRP transporters. Higher voxilaprevir system exposure may increase risk of ALT elevations. Use an alternative HCV regimen if possible.
- ivosidenib
ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.
- lasmiditan
lasmiditan increases levels of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Lasmiditan inhibits BCRP in vitro. Avoid coadministration of lasmiditan with BCRP substrates.
lasmiditan increases levels of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
lasmiditan increases levels of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - givosiran
givosiran will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP1A2 substrates with givosiran. If unavoidable, decrease the CYP1A2 substrate dosage in accordance with approved product labeling.
- lonafarnib
lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.
- ivosidenib
ivosidenib will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with ivosidenib or replace with alternative therapies. If coadministration is unavoidable, monitor patients for loss of therapeutic effect of these drugs.
- lasmiditan
lasmiditan increases levels of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lonafarnib
lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates. If coadministration unavoidable, monitor for adverse reactions and reduce CYP3A substrate dose in accordance with product labeling.
- lopinavir
lopinavir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- lorlatinib
lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. - mitotane
mitotane will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
mitotane will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - nafcillin
nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
nafcillin will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - oxcarbazepine
oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect
- ozanimod
velpatasvir increases toxicity of ozanimod by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: Coadministration of ozanimod (a BCRP substrate) with BCRP inhibitors increases the exposure of the minor (RP101988, RP101075) and major active metabolites (CC112273, CC1084037) of ozanimod, which may increase the risk of ozanimod adverse reactions. .
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - phenytoin
phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect - primidone
primidone will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
primidone will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - revefenacin
velpatasvir increases levels of revefenacin by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Comment: OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 transport inhibitors may increase systemic exposure of revefenacin's active metabolite. Coadministration not recommended.
- rifabutin
rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect
rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - rifabutin
rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Avoid use of voxilaprevir and rifampin. Rifampin is listed as contraindicated when coadministered with sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir in the prescribing information.
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect - rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- rifapentine
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. - rimegepant
velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of rimegepant by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration of rimegepant (a BCRP substrate) with inhibitors of BCRP. - St John's Wort
St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect
- sotorasib
sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.
sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications. - ritonavir
ritonavir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- sotorasib
sotorasib will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If use is unavoidable, refer to the prescribing information of the P-gp substrate for dosage modifications.
- talazoparib
velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of talazoparib by Other (see comment). Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. BCRP inhibitors may increase systemic exposure of talazoparib (a BCRP substrate). If coadministration cannot be avoided, monitor for potential adverse reactions.
- tepotinib
tepotinib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.
tepotinib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.
tepotinib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling. - tepotinib
tepotinib will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. If concomitant use unavoidable, reduce the P-gp substrate dosage if recommended in its approved product labeling.
- tipranavir
tipranavir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- tipranavir
tipranavir will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. P-gp inducers decrease sofosbuvir levels, and therefore decrease conversion to sofosbuvir's active metabolite (GS-331007) responsible for 90% of pharmacologic effect
- tucatinib
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling. - voxelotor
voxelotor will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.
Monitor Closely (60)
- acalabrutinib
acalabrutinib increases levels of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Acalabrutinib may increase exposure to coadministered BCRP substrates by inhibition of intestinal BCRP.
acalabrutinib increases levels of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Acalabrutinib may increase exposure to coadministered BCRP substrates by inhibition of intestinal BCRP. - apalutamide
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by increasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Apalutamide weakly induces BCRP and may decrease systemic exposure of drugs that are BCRP substrates.
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of sofosbuvir by increasing elimination. Use Caution/Monitor. Apalutamide weakly induces BCRP and may decrease systemic exposure of drugs that are BCRP substrates. - atazanavir
atazanavir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- atogepant
voxilaprevir will increase the level or effect of atogepant by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended dosage of atogepant (an OATP1B1 substrate) with concomitant use of OATP inhibitors is 10 mg or 30 mg qDay.
- atogepant
velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of atogepant by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Recommended dosage of atogepant (an OATP1B1 substrate) with concomitant use of OATP inhibitors is 10 mg or 30 mg qDay.
- berotralstat
berotralstat will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered.
berotralstat will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered.
velpatasvir increases levels of berotralstat by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Reduced berotralstat dose to 110 mg/day when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.
voxilaprevir increases levels of berotralstat by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Reduced dose of berotralstat (a BCRP substrate) to 110 mg/day when coadministered with BCRP inhibitors.
velpatasvir increases levels of berotralstat by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Comment: Reduced dose of berotralstat (a BCRP substrate) to 110 mg/day when coadministered with BCRP inhibitors.
berotralstat will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor or titrate P-gp substrate dose if coadministered. - cannabidiol
cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cannabidiol may potentially inhibit CYP2C8 activity. Consider reducing the dose when concomitantly using CYP2C8 substrates.
cannabidiol, voxilaprevir. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to the potential for both CYP1A2 induction and inhibition with the coadministration of CYP1A2 substrates and cannabidiol, consider reducing dosage adjustment of CYP1A2 substrates as clinically appropriate.
cannabidiol will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by decreasing metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cannabidiol may potentially inhibit CYP2C8 activity. Consider reducing the dose when concomitantly using CYP2C8 substrates.
cannabidiol, velpatasvir. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Owing to the potential for both CYP2B6 induction and inhibition with the coadministration of CYP2B6 substrates and cannabidiol, consider reducing dosage adjustment of CYP2B6 substrates as clinically appropriate. - cenobamate
cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP2B6 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.
- darolutamide
darolutamide will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Darolutamide is a BCRP inhibitor. Avoid coadministration with BCRP inhibitors. If use is unavoidable, closely monitor for adverse reactions and consider dose reduction of BCRP substrate drug (refer BCRP substrate prescribing information).
- chloramphenicol
chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- cobicistat
cobicistat will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- conivaptan
conivaptan will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- duvelisib
velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
velpatasvir will increase the level or effect of duvelisib by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Coadministration of duvelisib (a BCRP substrate) with a BCRP transport inhibitor may increase levels or effects of duvelisib. - elagolix
elagolix will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
elagolix decreases levels of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.
elagolix decreases levels of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.
elagolix will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor.
elagolix will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. - elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
sofosbuvir will increase the level or effect of elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- encorafenib
encorafenib, velpatasvir. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.
- encorafenib
encorafenib, voxilaprevir. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.
- etravirine
etravirine will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fedratinib
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary. - fexinidazole
fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fluvoxamine
fluvoxamine will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fostamatinib
fostamatinib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of fostamatinib may increase concentrations of P-gp/BCRP substrate drugs. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp/BCRP substrate drug that may require dosage reduction when given concurrently with fostamatinib.
fostamatinib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Concomitant use of fostamatinib may increase concentrations of P-gp/BCRP substrate drugs. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp/BCRP substrate drug that may require dosage reduction when given concurrently with fostamatinib. - fostemsavir
fostemsavir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fostemsavir inhibits BCRP transporters. If possible, avoid coadministration or modify dose of BCRP substrate coadministered with fostemsavir.
fostemsavir will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Fostemsavir inhibits BCRP transporters. If possible, avoid coadministration or modify dose of BCRP substrate coadministered with fostemsavir. - glecaprevir/pibrentasvir
glecaprevir/pibrentasvir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
glecaprevir/pibrentasvir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir may increase plasma concentration of P-gp and BCRP substrates. - idelalisib
idelalisib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- istradefylline
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates.
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates. - indinavir
indinavir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- istradefylline
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of P-gp substrates in clinical trials. Consider dose reduction of sensitive P-gp substrates. - itraconazole
itraconazole will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
itraconazole will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. - ketoconazole
ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- letermovir
voxilaprevir increases levels of letermovir by decreasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Coadminstration of letermovir, an OATP1B1/3 substrate, with OATP1B1/3 inhibitors may increase letermovir plasma concentrations.
- lonafarnib
lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lonafarnib is a weak P-gp inhibitor. Monitor for adverse reactions if coadministered with P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. Reduce P-gp substrate dose if needed.
lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lonafarnib is a weak P-gp inhibitor. Monitor for adverse reactions if coadministered with P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. Reduce P-gp substrate dose if needed. - lemborexant
lemborexant will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Monitor CYP2B6 substrate for adequate clinical response. Consider increasing the CYP2B6 substrate dose according to specific prescribing recommendations.
- nelfinavir
nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lonafarnib
lonafarnib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Lonafarnib is a weak P-gp inhibitor. Monitor for adverse reactions if coadministered with P-gp substrates where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. Reduce P-gp substrate dose if needed.
- mifepristone
mifepristone will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nefazodone
nefazodone will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- nelfinavir
nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- posaconazole
posaconazole will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- regorafenib
regorafenib will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Regorafenib likely inhibits BCRP (ABCG2) transport. Coadministration with a BCRP substrate may increase systemic exposure to the substrate and related toxicity.
- rucaparib
rucaparib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP1A2 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP1A2 substrates, if clinically indicated.
rucaparib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated. - safinamide
safinamide will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Safinamide and its major metabolite may inhibit intestinal BCRP. Monitor BCRP substrates for increased pharmacologic or adverse effects.
- saquinavir
saquinavir will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- saquinavir
saquinavir will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- sarecycline
sarecycline will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.
sarecycline will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors.
sarecycline will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for toxicities of P-gp substrates that may require dosage reduction when coadministered with P-gp inhibitors. - sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
sodium zirconium cyclosilicate will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by increasing gastric pH. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Check specific recommendations for drugs that exhibit pH-dependent solubility that may affect their systemic exposure and efficacy. In general, administer drugs at least 2 hr before or after sodium zirconium cyclosilicate.
- stiripentol
stiripentol will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a BCRP transport inhibitor. Consider dosage reduction for BCRP substrates if adverse effects are experienced when coadministered.
stiripentol will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol.
stiripentol will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by Other (see comment). Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP2C8 inhibitor. Consider dosage reduction for CYP2C8 substrates if adverse effects are experienced when coadministered.
stiripentol, voxilaprevir. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment. - stiripentol
stiripentol, velpatasvir. affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2B6 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP2B6 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP2B6 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP2B6 substrates may require dosage adjustment.
stiripentol, velpatasvir. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.
stiripentol will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Stiripentol is a BCRP transport inhibitor. Consider dosage reduction for BCRP substrates if adverse effects are experienced when coadministered.
stiripentol will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Consider reducing the dose of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) substrates, if adverse reactions are experienced when administered concomitantly with stiripentol. - tafamidis
tafamidis will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Tafamidis inhibits breast cancer resistant protein (BCRP) in vitro and may increase exposure of BCRP substrates following tafamidis or tafamidis meglumine administration. Dosage adjustment of these BCRP substrates may be necessary.
tafamidis will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Tafamidis inhibits breast cancer resistant protein (BCRP) in vitro and may increase exposure of BCRP substrates following tafamidis or tafamidis meglumine administration. Dosage adjustment of these BCRP substrates may be necessary. - tafamidis meglumine
tafamidis meglumine will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Tafamidis inhibits breast cancer resistant protein (BCRP) in vitro and may increase exposure of BCRP substrates following tafamidis or tafamidis meglumine administration. Dosage adjustment of these BCRP substrates may be necessary.
- tafamidis meglumine
tafamidis meglumine will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Tafamidis inhibits breast cancer resistant protein (BCRP) in vitro and may increase exposure of BCRP substrates following tafamidis or tafamidis meglumine administration. Dosage adjustment of these BCRP substrates may be necessary.
- tazemetostat
tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tazemetostat
tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tecovirimat
tecovirimat will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak inhibitor of CYP2C8 and CYP2C19. Monitor for adverse effects if coadministered with sensitive substrates of these enzymes.
tecovirimat will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic enzyme CYP2C19 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak inhibitor of CYP2C8 and CYP2C19. Monitor for adverse effects if coadministered with sensitive substrates of these enzymes.
tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.
tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered. - tenofovir DF
sofosbuvir will increase the level or effect of tenofovir DF by unspecified interaction mechanism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tucatinib
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.
- tucatinib
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities.
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of sofosbuvir by P-glycoprotein (MDR1) efflux transporter. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider reducing the dosage of P-gp substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. - voriconazole
voriconazole will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- warfarin
sofosbuvir increases toxicity of warfarin by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Fluctuations in INR values may occur in patients receiving warfarin concomitant with HCV treatment; frequent monitoring of INR values recommended during treatment and post-treatment follow-up.
voxilaprevir increases toxicity of warfarin by anticoagulation. Use Caution/Monitor. Fluctuations in INR values may occur in patients receiving warfarin concomitant with HCV treatment; frequent monitoring of INR values recommended during treatment and post-treatment follow-up.
Minor (2)
- ribociclib
ribociclib will increase the level or effect of velpatasvir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
ribociclib will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. - voclosporin
voclosporin will increase the level or effect of voxilaprevir by Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Information suggests voclosporin (an OATP1B1 inhibitor) may increase in the concentration of OATP1B1 substrates is possible. Monitor for adverse reactions of OATP1B1 substrates when coadministered with voclosporin.
Adverse Effects
>10%
Headache (21-23%)
Fatigue (17-19%)
Diarrhea (13-14%)
Nausea (10-13%)
1-10%
Asthenia (4-6%)
Insomnia (3-6%)
Postmarketing Reports
Cardiac disorders: Serious symptomatic bradycardia reported in patients taking amiodarone who initiated treatment with a sofosbuvir-containing regimen (see Cautions)
Skin and subcutaneous tissue: Rashes, sometimes with blister or angioedemalike swelling; angioedema
Warnings
Black Box Warnings
Hepatitis B reactivation
- Test all patients for evidence of current or prior HBV infection before initiating
- HBV reactivation reported in HCV/HBV-coinfected patients who were undergoing or had completed treatment with HCV direct-acting antivirals (DAA) and were not receiving HBV antiviral therapy
- Some cases resulted in fulminant hepatitis, hepatic failure, and death
- Monitor HCV/HBV-coinfected patients for hepatitis flare or HBV reactivation during HCV treatment and posttreatment follow-up
- HBV reactivation is characterized as an abrupt increase in HBV replication manifesting as a rapid increase in serum HBV DNA level
- Initiate appropriate patient management for HBV infection as clinically indicated
Contraindications
Rifampin; significantly decreases sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir serum concentrations
Cautions
HBV reactivation reported (see Black Box Warnings)
Bradycardia with amiodarone coadministration
- Serious symptomatic bradycardia may occur in patients taking amiodarone with sofosbuvir-containing regimens, particularly in patients also receiving beta blockers, or those with underlying cardiac comorbidities, and/or advanced liver disease
- Coadministration with amiodarone not recommended
- If coadministration with amiodarone required, cardiac monitoring in an inpatient setting for the first 48 hr of coadministration recommended, after which outpatient or self-monitoring of heart rate should occur on a daily basis through at least the first 2 weeks of treatment
Drug interaction overview
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Potential for other drugs to affect sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir
- P-gp and BCRP substrates: Sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir; BS-331007 (predominant sofosbuvir metabolite) is not a substrate
- OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 substrates: Voxilaprevir
- In vitro, slow metabolic turnover of velpatasvir by CYP2B6, CYP2C8, and CYP3A4 and of voxilaprevir by CYP1A2, CYP2C8, and primarily CYP3A4 was observed
- Drugs that are inducers of P-gp and/or moderate to potent inducers of CYP2B6, CYP2C8, or CYP3A4 (eg, St. John’s wort, carbamazepine) may significantly decrease plasma concentrations of sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and/or voxilaprevir, leading to potentially reduced therapeutic effect
- Frequent monitoring of relevant laboratory parameters (eg, International Normalized Ratio [INR] in patients taking warfarin, blood glucose levels in diabetic patients) or drug concentrations of concomitant medications such as cytochrome P450 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index (eg, certain immunosuppressants) is recommended to ensure safe and effective use; dose adjustments of concomitant medications may be necessary
- Coadministration with these agents is not recommended
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Potential for sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir to affect other drugs
- P-gp, BCRP, OATP1B1, and OATP1B3 inhibitors: Velpatasvir, voxilaprevir
- OATP2B1 inhibitor: Velpatasvir
- Coadministration with drugs that are substrates of these transporters may alter the exposure of such drugs
- Coadministration of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir with BCRP substrates (eg, methotrexate, mitoxantrone, imatinib, irinotecan, lapatinib, rosuvastatin, sulfasalazine, topotecan) is not recommended
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Acid reducing agents
- Velpatasvir solubility decreases as pH increases; drugs that increase gastric pH are expected to decrease concentration of velpatasvir
- Separate antacid and sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir administration by 4 hr
- H2-receptor antagonists may be administered simultaneously with or staggered from sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir at a dose that does not exceed doses comparable with famotidine 40 mg BID
- Omeprazole 20 mg can be administered with sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir; use with other PPIs has not been studied
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Antiarrhythmics
- Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir increases digoxin serum levels; monitor if coadministered; dose adjustment may be required
- Coadministration of amiodarone with sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir may result in serious symptomatic bradycardia; coadministration not recommended; if coadministration is required, cardiac monitoring recommended
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Anticoagulants
- Dabigatran levels are increased by sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir; dabigatran dose may require modifications, particularly with coexisting moderate renal impairment
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Anticonvulsants
- Carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and oxcarbazepine decrease sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir levels; coadministration not recommended
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Antimycobacterials
- Rifampin significantly decreases sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir levels; contraindicated
- Rifabutin and rifapentine decrease sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir levels; coadministration not recommended
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Antiretrovirals
- Atazanavir or lopinavir increases voxilaprevir levels; coadministration not recommended
- Tipranavir/ritonavir decreases sofosbuvir and velpatasvir levels; coadministration not recommended; effect on voxilaprevir is unknown
- Efavirenz decreases velpatasvir and voxilaprevir levels; coadministration not recommended
- Tenofovir DF is increased by sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir; monitor for adverse effects, particularly renal toxicity
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Herbals
- St John’s wort decreases sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, and voxilaprevir serum concentrations
- Coadministration with St John’s wort not recommended
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
- Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir increases serum concentrations of pravastatin, rosuvastatin, pitavastatin, atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin
- Increased statin concentrations may increase risk of myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis
- Pravastatin: Pravastatin may be administered with sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir at a dose not exceeding 40 mg/day
- Pitavastatin, rosuvastatin: Coadministration not recommended
- Atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin: Use the lowest approved statin dose; if higher doses are needed, use the lowest necessary statin dose based on a risk/benefit assessment
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Immunosuppressants
- Coadministration with cyclosporine increase the plasma concentration of voxilaprevir
- Coadministration with cyclosporine not recommended
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Drugs without clinically significant interactions
- No clinically significant drug interactions have been observed with the following drugs:
- Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir: Cobicistat, darunavir, elvitegravir, emtricitabine, ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate, gemfibrozil, rilpivirine, ritonavir, tenofovir alafenamide, voriconazole
- Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir: Dolutegravir, ketoconazole, raltegravir
- Sofosbuvir: Methadone, tacrolimus
Pregnancy
Pregnancy
No adequate human data are available to establish whether or not sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir poses a risk to pregnancy outcomes
Animal reproduction studies
- No evidence of adverse developmental outcomes was observed with sofosbuvir, velpatasvir, or voxilaprevir at exposures greater than those in humans at the recommended human dose
Lactation
Unknown if distributed in human breast milk
Consider the developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding along with the mother’s clinical need for the drug, and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the drug or from the underlying maternal condition
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Sofosbuvir: Inhibitor of HCV NS5B RNA-dependent polymerase; its inhibition, in turn, suppresses viral replication
Velpatasvir: Pangenotypic HCV NS5A inhibitor; the NS5A protein is required for viral replication
Voxilaprevir: Pangenotypic NS3/4A protease inhibitor, which is needed for proteolytic cleavage of the HCV-encoded polyprotein into mature forms and is essential for viral replication
Absorption
Peak plasma time
- Sofosbuvir: 2 hr
- Velpatasvir: 4 hr
- Voxilaprevir: 4 hr
Peak plasma concentration
- Sofosbuvir: 678 ng/mL; 744 ng/mL (GS-331007)
- Velpatasvir: 311 ng/mL
- Voxilaprevir: 192 ng/mL
AUC
- Sofosbuvir: 1665 ng·hr/mL; 12,834 ng·hr/mL (GS-331007)
- Velpatasvir: 4041 ng·hr/mL
- Voxilaprevir: 2477 ng·hr/mL
Effect of food (relative to fasting)
- Sofosbuvir: Increased by 64-144%
- Velpatasvir: Increased by 40-166%
- Voxilaprevir: Increased by 112-435%
Distribution
Protein bound
- Sofosbuvir: 61-65%
- Velpatasvir: >99%
- Voxilaprevir: >99%
Metabolism
Sofosbuvir: Cathepsin A, CES1, HINT1
Velpatasvir: CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP3A4
Voxilaprevir: CYP3A4
Elimination
Sofosbuvir
- Half-life: 0.5 hr; 29 hr (GS-331007)
- Sofosbuvir metabolized in liver primarily to GS-331007
- GS-331007 eliminated by glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion
- Excretion: 80% urine; 14% feces
Velpatasvir
- Half-life: 17 hr
- Primarily eliminated by biliary excretion
- Excretion: 0.4% urine; 94% feces (77% as parent compound)
Voxilaprevir
- Half-life: 33 hr
- Primarily eliminated by biliary excretion
- Excretion: 94% feces (40% as parent compound)
Administration
Oral Administration
Take with food
Storage
Store below 30°C (86°F)
Dispense only in original container
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