Boceprevir
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Boceprevir (INN, trade name Victrelis) is a protease inhibitor used to treat hepatitis caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1.[2][3] It binds to the HCV nonstructural protein 3 active site.[4] It was initially developed by Schering-Plough,[5] then by Merck after it acquired Schering in 2009. It was approved by the FDA in May 2011.[6] In January 2015, Merck announced that they would be voluntarily withdrawing...
Boceprevir
Boceprevir (INN, trade name Victrelis) is a protease inhibitor used to treat hepatitis caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1.[2][3] It binds to the HCV nonstructural protein 3 active site.[4] It was initially developed by Schering-Plough,[5] then by Merck after it acquired Schering in 2009. It was approved by the FDA in May 2011.[6] In January 2015, Merck announced that they would be voluntarily withdrawing...
just started triple therapy with peginterferon ribavirin and victrelis been on victrelis for 8 days now and am so sick with nasuea and vomitting is this normal? i am new to treatment and any feedback would really help ## Nausea and Vomiting happen to be the first two side effects listed under Victrelis (Boceprevir): nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a611039.html#side-effects In all honesty I would consider talking to your doctor about taking a more natural approach to hepatitis C. NaturalNews has an excellent article (linked below) on alternative therapy that works without having to experience such nasty side effects: naturalnews.com/032061_bioflavonoids_hepatitis_C.html I hope this helps!
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How large are the capsules? I cannot swallow large pills or capsules. Thank you ## The size of these capsules actually appear to be smaller than the average size. They are also noted to be "hard capsules", which may correlate to how dense the shell is. Linked below on the company's webpage, you can view a photo of what they refer to as the actual size of the pill: victrelis.com/boceprevir/victrelis/consumer/victrelis-dosage.jsp I hope this helps!
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Victrelis 200 mg Oral Capsule by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ## Markings: 314 ## Shape: Capsule ## Package Codes: 0085-0314-02 ## Active Ingredients: Boceprevir