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Anti-HCV treatment with ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir ± dasabuvir is associated with increased bile acid levels and pruritus.
Wiener klinische Wochenschrift - 1 Nov 2017
Stauber Rudolf E, Fauler Günter, Rainer Florian, Leber Bettina, Posch Andreas, Streit Andrea, Spindelboeck Walter, Stadlbauer Vanessa, Kessler Harald H, Mangge Harald
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BACKGROUND: Direct acting antiviral (DAA)-based treatment with ombitasvir/paritaprevir/ritonavir ± dasabuvir (OBV/PTV/r ± DSV) is highly effective in HCV genotype 1 or 4 infection and well-tolerated with only few side effects. However, pruritus has been observed in several trials in up to 20% of patients and seems to be unique for this DAA combination. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this preliminary study was to...
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